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Hypopituitarism Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suspected hypopituitarism (anterior pituitary)
Symptoms: fatigue, depression, and other endocrine dysfunction

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#Hypopituitarism #Differential #Diagnosis
Hypopituitarism Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... ) Symptoms: fatigue ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Pituitary #endocrinology
The principal endocrine 'axes' and glands. Parathyroid glands, adrenal zona glomerulosa and endocrine pancreas are not
controlled by the pituitary ... Endocrine #Axes #Endocrinology ... #Pathophysiology ... #Pathways #Diagnosis ... #Pituitary #Axis
Menstrual Cycle Physiology: Ovarian Cycle – Brief Overview
LH and FSH are required for follicular development and
- FSH from pituitary ... - LH from pituitary ... ovulation -> LH supports ... #OvarianCycle #pathophysiology ... #menstruation #endocrinology
Acromegaly 
Caused by over-secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. 
The condition is rare
(GH) from the pituitary ... Acromegaly #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Sellar / Pituitary Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adenoma - Primary Anterior Pituitary
 - Secreting
Mass - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Breast Discharge - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Inhibition • Pituitary ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology
Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) - Simplified Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exogenous (ACTH-independent)
Endogenous
 • ACTH-dependent:
    - ACTH-secreting
) - Simplified Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... ACTH-secreting pituitary ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency
 • Adrenoleukodystrophy,
Insufficiency - Differential ... Diagnosis Workup ... ACTH-deficiency • Combined pituitary ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Feedback Loop: Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth Hormone:
 • Liver -> GHR activates JAK-STAT pathway -> Incr IGF1
lipolysis Signs/Symptoms ... deficiency: - Short ... #FeedbackLoop #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology ... #pituitary
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
Pituitary Mass Effects ... Pituitary adenomas ... Signs / Symptoms ... #SideEffects #endocrinology ... mnemonic #GLFTAP #pathophysiology