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Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) - Simplified Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exogenous (ACTH-independent)
Endogenous
 • ACTH-dependent:
    - ACTH-secreting
Simplified Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Exogenous ... ACTH-secreting pituitary ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasias (MEN syndromes) 

MEN I
• Hyperparathyroidism 
• Hypercalcemia 
• Possible ZE syndrome 
• Various
syndrome • Various Pituitary ... path • Acromegaly ... • Cushing syndrome ... #Differential #Endocrinology ... Classification #Diagnosis
Clinical Effects of Large and Small Pituitary Tumours
Local complications - Headache, Visual field defect, Disconnection hyperprolactinaemia,
Large and Small Pituitary ... Hypogonadism • Acromegaly ... ring size • Cushing's ... Signs #Symptoms #Diagnosis ... #Endocrinology
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... Testing Algorithm ... adrenal glands, pituitary ... #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #algorithm #endocrinology
Hyperglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diabetes Mellitus:
 • Impaired Glucose Tolerance
 • Type I Diabetes
 • Type
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Diabetes ... Endocrinopathy: • Cushing's ... Syndrome • Acromegaly ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Acromegaly - Diagnosis ... malignancy Pathophysiology ... • Pituitary ... #Endocrinology ... #Treatment #Pathophysiology
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Acromegaly Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... MRI to evaluate pituitary ... #Testing #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology