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Cushing Syndrome - Signs and Symptoms
Generalized: Weight gain, Slow healing of cuts, Increased risk of infections,
Cushing Syndrome ... : Weight gain, Slow ... dysfunction (males) #Cushings ... Symptoms #diagnosis #endocrinology
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... : • Suspected Cushing ... Cortisol, Saliva • Low ... ARUPConsult @ARUPLabs #Cushing ... diagnosis #algorithm #endocrinology
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Normal Acid-Base: Low ... Ureterosigmoidoscopy • HTN, Low ... Carbenoxolone, SAME, Cushing ... Algorithm #causes #potassium ... #low #nephrology
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 • High Al, High
Hypertensive: • High Al, Low ... Renin-secreting tumor • Low ... Al, Normal R - Cushing's ... nephrology #causes #low ... #potassium
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... skin due to an overproduction ... levels following a low-dose ... skull • In Cushing's ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ... ↓ Aldosterone: Cushing ... EABV, Low Plasma ... Plasma HCO3- • Low ... hypokalemia #urine #potassium
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Hyperplasia • Cushing's ... Syndrome Tumor Low ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Adrenal Neoplasm SLOW ... Ovarian Syndrome • Cushing's ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
sodium • ↑ Serum potassium ... • Weakness • Low-grade ... Check sodium, potassium ... addisons #disease #endocrinology