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Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency
 • Adrenoleukodystrophy,
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Workup Algorithm Primary ... • Autoimmune primary ... or tuberculosis Secondary ... Workup #Algorithm #endocrinology
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
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS 
OF ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY. 

Primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency:
 - Tiredness, weakness, mental depression
Primary and secondary ... eosinophilia Primary ... nervous system symptoms ... testicles - Secondary ... Headache, visual symptoms
Hyperparathyroidism - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary 
Lab Comparison:
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism: ↑→PTH, ↑Calcium, ↑Vitamin D,
vs Secondary vs ... Comparison: • Primary ... Phosphate Physical Symptoms ... pain Psychiatric Symptoms ... Hyperparathyroidism #diagnosis #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... diagnostic of primary ... OR secondary AI ... or secondary AI ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... angiography • Primary ... CT scan, adrenal ... Acromegaly #Secondary ... Screening #Workup #table
Distinguishing Between Primary and Secondary Hyperaldosteronism and Mimics

#Diagnosis #Hyperaldosteronism #Primary #Secondary #Mimics #Comparison #Table #Differential
Distinguishing Between Primary ... and Secondary Hyperaldosteronism ... Hyperaldosteronism #Primary ... #Secondary #Mimics ... #Comparison #Table
Primary and Secondary Headache Types - Differential Classification

- By Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong

#Headaches #Primary #Secondary #Types
Primary and Secondary ... #Headaches #Primary ... #Secondary #Types ... Classification #Table
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Adrenal Insufficiency ... baseline ACTH - Primary ... adrenal insufficiency ... baseline ACTH - Secondary ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Primary Adrenal ... Androgens: • Symptoms ... physical: - Symptoms ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms