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Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... Test: Cosyntropin Stimulation ... . problem with pituitary ... Insufficiency #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology
Primary vs Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency - Pathophysiology
Primary AI = adrenal glands themselves are the problem. This
Pathophysiology Primary AI ... Secondary AI = the ... pituitary gland ... limited adrenal stimulation ... Pathophysiology #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... primary OR secondary AI ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #ACTH #Stimulation ... #Test #Endocrinology
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pregnancy, Breast Stimulation ... Normal/ Low TSH • Pituitary ... Inhibition • Pituitary ... #Endocrinology
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... adrenal glands, pituitary ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm ... #endocrinology ... #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Secondary): • Pituitary ... Insufficiency #AI ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #endocrinology