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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Testing Algorithm ... suppression test (DST) protocol ... Hormone • MRI of adrenal ... endocrinology #Adrenal ... #Hyperfunction
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
monocyte dysfunction/hypofunction ... of infection: Lungs ... pulses • The Renal ... INITIAL MANAGEMENT ... ADVANCED MANAGEMENT
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
exocrinopathy multisystemic ... eyes • Salivary hypofunction ... Distal (Type I) renal ... MALT Lymphoma • Lung ... Rheumatology #Diagnosis #Management