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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... dexamethasone suppression test ... between 11 pm and ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Clinical suspicion ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... ACTH) stimulation test ... AND • Baseline ... #endocrinology
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis a
nd Workup Algorithm
Gynecomastia is common in clinical practice, affecting ~50% of males
Gynecomastia - Differential ... Diagnosis a nd Workup ... is common in clinical ... males in puberty and ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Breath test for ... #Diarrhea #Workup ... Transplant #diagnosis #differential
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... require Cosyntropin testing ... cortisol 30 min AND ... Step 3) Differentiate ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
algorithm. ... decision for repeat testing ... clinical context ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... illness, and dopamine ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
Her clinical exam ... In-office testing ... the ice pack test ... dismay the blood work ... always ask your
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
GrepMed Handbook Clinical ... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup: • Serum ... glucose suppression test ... • Pituitary testing
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Polycythemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Best to have an ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology