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Primary vs Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency - Pathophysiology
Primary AI = adrenal glands themselves are the problem. This
Primary vs Secondary ... Insufficiency - Pathophysiology ... Secondary AI = the pituitary ... Insufficiency #Pathophysiology ... #endocrinology
Primary Hyperthyroidism - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Note: Although rare, gestational diseases can lead to thyrotoxicosis due
Primary Hyperthyroidism ... - Pathogenesis and ... production by the pituitary ... Hyperthyroidism #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
) Elevation - Differential ... Pruritis History and ... - Drugs - Primary ... #Elevation #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hepatology
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
of Pregnancy (AFLP ... ) Pathophysiology ... infiltration) Differential ... age • Monitor and ... iMedEducation #AFLP
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
bone, placenta and ... collection with EDTA Pathophysiology ... ALP -> PPi and Calcium ... • Elevation of urinary ... Hyophosphatasia #hepatology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Primary Biliary ... 65 years PBC Pathophysiology ... obstruction • ALP ... bile ducts Differential ... diagnosis #workup #hepatology
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
macrognathia), ↑ hand ... malignancy Pathophysiology ... Differential Diagnosis ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology ... #Treatment #Pathophysiology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
cortisol 30 min AND ... Step 3) Differentiate ... primary vs secondary ... . problem with pituitary ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
Pathophysiology: ... or disorders of primary ... commonly renal and ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Palpable #Algorithm #Differential
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
• Insomnia Primary ... TSH-producing pituitary ... - ↓ TSH, ↑ FT4 and ... causes #diagnosis #differential ... #endocrinology