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Algorithm for the Treatment of Severe Hypoglycemia

Step #1:  IV dextrose bolus

Step #2:  food (if
Algorithm for the Treatment ... infusion Step #4a: steroid ... #Algorithm #Treatment ... Hypoglycemia #Management #Endocrinology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
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Hirsutism - Differential ... glucocorticoids, androgenic steroids ... Glucocorticoids, Androgenic steroid ... mendesthiagob #Hirsutism #Differential ... #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Breast Discharge - Differential ... Microprolactinoma • Steroid ... Breast #Discharge #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Endocrinology
Orofacial Granulomatosis - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Idiopathic OFG: isolated swelling of the lips, BX+ non-caseating granuloma
Melkersson-Rosenthal
facial paralysis *Differential ... Intralesional Steroid ... Intralesional Steroid ... Topical/Systemic Steroids ... Management #Algorithm #treatment
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Hirsutism - Differential ... Medications • Steroids ... #Hirsutism #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Anastrozole is a Selective non-steroidal aromatase Inhibitor. Used for the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal
Selective non-steroidal ... Used for the treatment ... selective non-steroidal ... druginformation #treatment ... #endocrinology
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Tall Stature - Differential ... Homocystinuria • Sex Steroid ... #TallStature #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Causes of Iron Deficiency
 • Inadequate Intake: Vegetarian/vegan diet, Malnutrition
 • Increased Body Needs: Infants/preschoolers, Pregnancy,
Pregnancy, EPO treatment ... Coagulopathy, Steroids ... Iron #Deficiency #differential
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
very remarkable w/differential ... morbidity of the steroid ... treatment once ... Treatment of GCA ... Start steroids if
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
Age <
Aneurysmal bone cyst • Osteoid ... flame/blade of grass ... Lesions #Bony #Differential