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Cushing Syndrome - Hypercortisolism Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

#Cushings #Syndrome #Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm #disease #endocrinology #Hypercortisolism
Cushing Syndrome ... Diagnosis Algorithm #Cushings ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #disease ... #endocrinology
Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) - Simplified Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exogenous (ACTH-independent)
Endogenous
 • ACTH-dependent:
    - ACTH-secreting
Hypercortisolism (Cushing ... pituitary adenoma (Cushing ... Disease) - ... Hypercortisolism #Cushings ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
skin due to an overproduction ... disease; ectopic ... disease —+ CT and ... disease, CT and ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
hemianopsia IGF-1 Overproduction ... Cardiovascular disease ... GrowthHormone #GH #Excess #Overproduction ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Hyperplasia • Cushing's ... Obesity • Liver Disease ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Clinical Effects of Large and Small Pituitary Tumours
Local complications - Headache, Visual field defect, Disconnection hyperprolactinaemia,
ring size • Cushing's ... disease - Weight ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Endrocrine • Cushing's ... Disease • GH ... Transplant Chronic Disease ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Insufficiency Addison's Disease ... Lymphoma Metastatic Disease ... sodium • ↑ Serum potassium ... Check sodium, potassium ... #endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Hypercalcemia, Cushing's ... Renal parenchymal disease