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Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency
 • Adrenoleukodystrophy,
Differential Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm Primary ... Adrenoleukodystrophy, genetic disorder ... Differential #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
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Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Erectile Dysfunction ... Anxiety • Lack ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
secretion because the dysfunctional ... from a long-term lack ... origin of the disorder ... a hypothalamic disorder ... endocrinology #workup
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Differential Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm 1) ... Impaired thirst, Lack ... Differential #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Secondary Causes of Hypothermia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definition:
- Core temp < 35°C

Infectious:
 - Sepsis

Neuromuscular Disease:
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Extremes of age Lack ... - Hypothalamic dysfunction ... Endocrine: - DKA - Adrenal ... injuries Skin Disorders
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm ... (BM) ablative disorders ... , lack of substrate ... Algorithm by Dr. ... #Diagnosis #Workup
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... non-obese, non-black ... with electrolyte disorders ... Neurologic disorders ... #Hypertension #Workup
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... Cocaine • Black ... and bilateral renal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Inherited Qualitative Platelet Defects
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome
 • Defect of adhesion due to a lack of GP Ib/IX/V
adhesion due to a lack ... aggregation due to a lack ... MYH9-Related Disorder ... cataracts, and renal ... Platelet #Defects #comparison
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Spinal Cord Disorders ... Symptoms: • Back ... Bowel and bladder dysfunction ... cord #spinalcord #disorders ... differential #algorithm