4 results
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Algorithm ACTH-Dependent ... (Primary): • Autoimmune ... Insufficiency #AI ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis ... Algorithm - Evaluation ... unclear (often the case ... #Algorithm #ACTH ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
patches on the skin ... AI present - ... AI present - ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Abnormalities in primary ... integrity: - Trauma ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam