16 results
Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) - Simplified Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exogenous (ACTH-independent)
Endogenous
 • ACTH-dependent:
    - ACTH-secreting
syndrome) - Simplified ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hyperplasia - Adrenal ... #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 ... Hormone • MRI of adrenal ... #algorithm #endocrinology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... RAPID ONSET Medications ... Serum DHEAS • Adrenal ... • Cushing's Syndrome ... #endocrinology
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ADRENAL EXCESS ... Hyperplasia • Cushing's ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... multi-drug resistance) Renal ... • Nephritic syndrome ... • Steroids (Cushing's ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Adrenal Incidentalomas: Hormone Evaluation
 • Zona Glomerulosa: Primary Hyperaldosteronism?
    - Aldosterone and renin
Adrenal Incidentalomas ... hypokalemia and/or hypertension ... Zona Fasciculata: Cushing ... Syndrome? ... Diagnosis #workup #endocrinology
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... and bilateral renal ... Glucocorticoid excess (Cushing ... syndrome or disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... the existence of hypertension ... , Congenital adrenal ... hyperplasia • Cushing's ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary Hypertension ... Oral sodium loading ... abdomen/pelvis • Cushing ... ’s syndrome - Overnight ... #Secondary #Hypertension
Causes of Generalized Edema - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Overfill (Increased renal sodium retention, Urine Na > 40meq/L)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Overfill (Increased renal ... sodium retention ... pericarditis • Portal hypertension ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm