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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... Can repeat labs ... T3 → Central (secondary ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... unclear (often the case ... this indicates normal ... #Test #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Weakness, fatigue, nausea ... insufficiency • Low or normal ... Secondary adrenal ... #endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
aldosterone - Low in cases ... antibody test Secondary ... aldosterone - Often normal ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... diagnosis #testing #endocrinology
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Decreased TSH • Hyperthyroidism ... Germ Cell Tumor Normal ... • Non-Tumor Secondary ... #causes #endocrinology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
• Acne • If secondary ... areas that are not normally ... menstrual cycles 5) Secondary ... 8) Cataracts Labs ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Approach (when evaluation ... previously stable values ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... : Hypothyroidism
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Acromegaly occurs secondary ... pseudo-acromegaly, obesity, hypothyroidism ... TFT, LH, FSH & ACTH ... or refractory cases ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... is vital while lab ... Cardiac cath if ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm