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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... unclear (often the case ... Standard Stim test ... AI Measure ACTH ... #Test #Endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... Differentiate primary vs secondary ... consistent with secondary ... Insufficiency #Algorithm ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... (Secondary): • ... Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome ... Insufficiency #AI ... #Causes #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Causes of Secondary ... hypophysitis, Sheehan's syndrome ... A STIM test can ... ACTH STIM TEST: ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Weakness, fatigue, nausea ... ) stimulation test ... - Secondary adrenal ... #endocrinology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... • Acne • If secondary ... , oral cavity) Caused ... dexamethasone suppression test ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... in primary or secondary ... Fecal occult blood test ... • Serology for ... #physicalexam
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Acromegaly occurs secondary ... Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome ... glucose suppression test ... TFT, LH, FSH & ACTH ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology