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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
- Systemic and Primary ... Causes == Primary ... Blood Glucose: • Diabetes ... • Leukemia • Polycythemia ... #secondary #systemic
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
EPO-independent (primary ... EPO-dependent (secondary ... up EPO levels Primary ... Look it up Secondary ... bodies Note about secondary
Hyperparathyroidism - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary 
Lab Comparison:
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism: ↑→PTH, ↑Calcium, ↑Vitamin D,
Hyperparathyroidism - Primary ... vs Secondary vs ... Comparison: • Primary ... Hyperparathyroidism #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #PTH #Primary #
Hyperuricemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary - Over-production
     • Increased turnover of nucleotides
Primary
Diagnosis Algorithm Primary ... of nucleotides Primary ... • Starvation Secondary ... Hyperparathyroidism • Diabetic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Causes of Enuresis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Nocturnal Enuresis (Urinary Control Never Achieved)
 • Delayed Maturation
Diagnosis Algorithm Primary ... Nocturnal Enuresis (Urinary ... Anatomic Abnormality Secondary ... • Cystitis • Diabetes ... Mellitus • Other (Diabetes
Primary vs Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency - Pathophysiology
Primary AI = adrenal glands themselves are the problem. This
Primary vs Secondary ... Pathophysiology Primary ... Secondary AI = the ... #Secondary #Adrenal ... Pathophysiology #endocrinology
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis
Secondary Thrombocytosis (a.k.a Reactive Thrombocytosis):
 • Acute infection
 • Solid organ
Differential Diagnosis Secondary ... Post-splenectomy Primary ... thrombocythemia (ET) • Polycythemia ... Causes #hematology #secondary
Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency
 • Adrenoleukodystrophy,
Workup Algorithm Primary ... • Autoimmune primary ... or tuberculosis Secondary ... Workup #Algorithm #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
diagnostic of primary ... OR secondary AI ... suggests EITHER primary ... or secondary AI ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
• Drugs • Diabetes ... Deficiency • Primary ... LDLr deficiency Secondary ... Deficiency - Secondary ... Causes • Diabetes