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Hypoglycemia - Evaluation Algorithm
Interpreting Hypoglycemia Labs - the patient must be hypoglycemic at the time of
Hypoglycemia - Evaluation ... Hypoglycemia Labs ... at the time of testing ... #Algorithm #workup ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... • Low or normal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... - Evaluation of ... then go to stim testing ... this indicates normal ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Hypercalcemia Evaluation
1) Clinical clues
 - Is the patient symptomatic?
 - Family history?
 - Have you done
Hypercalcemia Evaluation ... 1) Clinical clues ... • If all normal ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #workup
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
 -
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Beware of major normal ... value - variation ... #endocrinology
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis a
nd Workup Algorithm
Gynecomastia is common in clinical practice, affecting ~50% of males
Diagnosis a nd Workup ... Algorithm Gynecomastia ... affecting ~50% of males ... Labs: TSH, Cr, LFTs ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Can repeat labs ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Chronic ... syndromes, Pancreatic insufficiency ... Laxative abuse Normal ... #workup #diagnosis
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
aldosterone - Often normal ... #Evaluation #laboratory ... #diagnosis #testing ... #endocrinology ... #workup
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... acral features, abnormal ... gland and consider evaluation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology