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Chvostek Sign on Physical Exam

Young man presented with history of fatigue, muscle cramps and features suggestive
ionized calcium low ... postoperative appendicular lump ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video ... #Hypocalcemia #endocrinology
Slump Test for Sciatica

A variant of the Straight Leg Raise (SLR) and the Lasègue's tests, the
Slump Test for Sciatica ... the Lasègue's tests ... , the Slump Test ... #Slump #Test #Sciatica ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Slump Test for Sciatica

A variant of the Straight Leg Raise (SLR) and the Lasègue's tests, the
Slump Test for Sciatica ... the Lasègue's tests ... , the Slump Test ... #Slump #Test #Sciatica ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Internal Jugular Vein Rouleaux Flow on POCUS

Amazing video of a dilated IJV showing Rouleaux flow. Whenever
Vein Rouleaux Flow ... POCUS Amazing video ... showing Rouleaux flow ... Whenever the blood flow ... causes the RBCs to clump
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... Suspected Cushing syndrome ... Cortisol, Saliva • Low ... dexamethasone suppression test ... diagnosis #algorithm #endocrinology
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
Freiberg's Test ... for Piriformis Syndrome ... #Piriformis #syndrome ... #Freibergs #Test ... lumbar #clinical #video
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ... • Cushing's Syndrome ... Tumor Low Serum ... Paraneoplastic Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
between 8 and 9 AM - Low ... aldosterone - Low ... between 8 and 9 AM - Low ... Plasma ACTH - Low ... diagnosis #testing #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
ACTH) stimulation test ... Baseline plasma ACTH Low ... insufficiency • Low ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Adrenal Neoplasm SLOW ... Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ... • Cushing's Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology