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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Diagnosis Algorithm ... unclear (often the case ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #ACTH #Stimulation ... #Test #Endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Diagnosis Adrenal ... Insufficiency - Algorithm ... Test: Cosyntropin Stimulation ... Insufficiency #Algorithm ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Insufficiency #AI ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Clinical ... Weakness, fatigue, nausea ... hormone (ACTH) stimulation ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
/dL -> Primary AI ... present - ACTH stimulation ... ug/dL Primary AI ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm High ... Pregnancy, Breast Stimulation ... #Algorithm #Endocrinology ... #Causes