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Primary vs Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency - Pathophysiology
Primary AI = adrenal glands themselves are the problem. This
Insufficiency - Pathophysiology ... be low, while ACTH ... Secondary AI = the pituitary ... Low ACTH leads to ... #endocrinology
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
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
malignancy Pathophysiology ... Differential Diagnosis ... TFT, LH, FSH & ACTH ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology ... #Treatment #Pathophysiology
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