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Asteroid Hyalosis on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Very cool case from colleague at one of my
Asteroid Hyalosis ... ) Very cool case ... Asteroid Hyalosis ... #Asteroid # ... Hyalosis #Ocular
REBEL Review 46: Corticosteroid Conversion Chart 

Glucocorticoid, Approximate Equivalent Dose (mg), Relative Anti-Inflammatory (Glucocorticoid) Potency, Relative
Corticosteroid Conversion ... corticosteroid #steroid ... #conversion #endocrinology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
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growth Hirsutism causes ... glucocorticoids, androgenic steroids ... tumors Hirsutism causes ... Glucocorticoids, Androgenic steroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Systemic Glucocorticoid Dose Equivalents. 

Note: approximate equivalent dose is based on anti-inflammatory potency. Fludrocortisone is not
chemotherapy induced nausea ... (postoperative nausea ... Corticosteroid #Steroid ... #Conversion #Table
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Microprolactinoma • Steroid ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Endocrinology ... #Causes
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Medications • Steroids ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Manifestations of Anaphylaxis by Body System

Dermatologic/mucosal

 - Eyes: periorbital swelling/erythema, injected conjunctiva, tears

 - Oral mucosa:
expiratory flow, cyanosis ... voice; stridor; cyanosis ... shock, T-wave inversion ... multiple leads, cyanosis ... Gastrointestinal - Nausea
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Homocystinuria • Sex Steroid ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
: Most Common Cause ... Adrenalitis Other causes ... Causes of Secondary ... Insufficiency: Long-term steroid ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology
Menstrual Cycle Physiology: Ovarian Cycle – Follicular Phase Explained
Early Follicular Phase (Days 0-5)
 • Granulosa cells
effect limits conversion ... leading to Incr conversion ... Timely balance in steroid ... FollicularPhase #endocrinology