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Internal Jugular Vein Rouleaux Flow on POCUS

Amazing video of a dilated IJV showing Rouleaux flow. Whenever
Rouleaux Flow on POCUS ... Amazing video ... significantly, it causes ... for underlying cause ... Jugular #IJ #Vein #POCUS
Rachitic Rosary of Rickets on Physical Exam

Bead-like prominences of bone are seen at the costochondral joints.
mineralization causes ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... VitaminD #deficiency #endocrinology
Causes of Hypercalcemia due to increased Vitamin D levels
 • The BIG 3:
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... pneumonia, Cat scratch fever ... Hypercalcemia #VitaminD #causes ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology
Acromegaly 
Caused by over-secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. 
The condition is rare
Acromegaly Caused ... growth hormone (GH ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
• Obesity • Liver ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
thyroid goiters caused ... iodine #deficiency #endocrinology ... #clinical #video
Feedback Loop: Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth Hormone:
 • Liver -> GHR activates JAK-STAT pathway -> Incr IGF1
Growth Hormone (GH ... Growth Hormone: • Liver ... /Symptoms: • GH ... abn lipid • GH ... #FeedbackLoop #endocrinology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
gluconeogenesis by the liver ... agent • Does not cause ... m2 • Severe liver ... e.g. diarrhea, nausea ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
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- Activation: Liver ... Radiation - Mg ... Diagnosis #Management #endocrinology
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Symptoms:
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Polyuria
• Polydipsia
• Vomiting
• Weight loss
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Abdominal pain • Nausea ... Glucose < 200 mg ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology