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Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
stimulation test ... dysfunctional adrenal cortex ... because the adrenal cortex ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing ... endocrinology #workup
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Clinical suspicion ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... ) stimulation test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diagnosing Brucellosis
Epidemiological Exposures
- Endemic Regions
- Clinical Micro Lab Technicians
- Animal/Vaccine Exposure: Vets, Slaughterhouse workers, hunters
- Unpasteurized
soft cheese, ice cream ... ) Clinical Features ... Genitourinary Diagnostic Tests ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Workup ... #Testing
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
Her clinical exam ... suspected and anti-ACh ... In-office testing ... and the ice pack test ... dismay the blood work
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
unique approach and workup ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... ligament/meniscus testing ... WORK UP: obtain ... excessive internal rotation
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
GrepMed Handbook Clinical ... Diagnosis and Workup ... glucose suppression test ... • Pituitary testing ... TFT, LH, FSH & ACTH