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Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency
 • Adrenoleukodystrophy,
- Differential ... Workup Algorithm Primary ... • Autoimmune primary ... ACTH-deficiency • Combined pituitary ... Workup #Algorithm #endocrinology
Primary vs Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency - Pathophysiology
Primary AI = adrenal glands themselves are the problem. This
- Pathophysiology ... Primary AI = adrenal ... Secondary AI = the pituitary ... Insufficiency #Pathophysiology ... #endocrinology
The principal endocrine 'axes' and glands. Parathyroid glands, adrenal zona glomerulosa and endocrine pancreas are not
Parathyroid glands, adrenal ... controlled by the pituitary ... Endocrine #Axes #Endocrinology ... #Pathophysiology ... Pathways #Diagnosis #Pituitary
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Breast Discharge - Differential ... Normal/ Low TSH • Pituitary ... Inhibition • Pituitary ... + High TSH • Primary ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Endocrinology
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Insufficiency - Differential ... Secondary): • Pituitary ... ACTH-Independent (Primary ... Insufficiency #AI #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #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
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis ... stimulation test AND ... baseline ACTH - Primary ... Insufficiency #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #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
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Management Summary ... Primary Adrenal ... pan-hypopituitarism including: pituitary ... Insufficiency #Primary ... #Endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
Primary Adrenal ... autoimmune-mediated primary ... hypothalamus or pituitary ... deficiency (from the pituitary ... diagnosis #testing #endocrinology