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Cushing Syndrome - Hypercortisolism Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

#Cushings #Syndrome #Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm #disease #endocrinology #Hypercortisolism
Cushing Syndrome ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Cushings #Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #disease #endocrinology
Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) - Simplified Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exogenous (ACTH-independent)
Endogenous
 • ACTH-dependent:
    - ACTH-secreting
syndrome) - Simplified ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... #syndrome #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... Testing Algorithm ... weakness, refractory hypertension ... Urine Free by LC-MS ... #algorithm #endocrinology
Evaluation of Secondary Hypertension
 • Primary aldosteronism - PRA, PAC
 • Renal artery stenosis - Renal
Evaluation of Secondary Hypertension ... - TSH, fT4 • Cushing ... syndrome - Late-night ... Mineralocorticoid excess syndromes ... #Hypertension #
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Nephritic syndrome ... Excess: • Conn's syndrome ... • Steroids (Cushing's ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Secondary Causes of Hypertension ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Glucocorticoid excess (Cushing ... syndrome or disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperplasia • Cushing's ... Syndrome Tumor ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ... • Cushing's Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Incidentalomas: Hormone Evaluation
 • Zona Glomerulosa: Primary Hyperaldosteronism?
    - Aldosterone and renin
hypokalemia and/or hypertension ... Zona Fasciculata: Cushing ... Syndrome? ... Diagnosis #workup #endocrinology
Hyperglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diabetes Mellitus:
 • Impaired Glucose Tolerance
 • Type I Diabetes
 • Type
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endocrinopathy: • Cushing's ... Syndrome • Acromegaly ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology