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Primary vs Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency - Pathophysiology
Primary AI = adrenal glands themselves are the problem. This
Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency ... - Pathophysiology ... glands themselves are ... #Pathophysiology ... #endocrinology
Diabetes Insipidus vs Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH (SIADH) - Comparison Table

Diabetes Insipidus - Inadequate ADH
SIADH -
Comparison #Table #Pathophysiology ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Infectious Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency
Anatomical distribution of vessels to the adrenal makes the gland prone to
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency ... Causes #Adrenal #Insufficiency ... #differential #diagnosis ... #endocrinology ... #infectiousdiseases
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Stimulation - Cutoffs are ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Acromegaly 
Caused by over-secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. 
The condition is rare
and 50 years of age ... Acromegaly #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
The principal endocrine 'axes' and glands. Parathyroid glands, adrenal zona glomerulosa and endocrine pancreas are not
endocrine pancreas are ... Endocrine #Axes #Endocrinology ... #Pathophysiology ... #Pathways #Diagnosis
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Adrenal Insufficiency ... - Diagnosis and ... ketoconazole, etomidate) Symptoms ... aldosterone levels are ... #Management #Endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... hydroxylase antibodies are ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
etiology Signs/Symptoms ... GravesDisease #pathophysiology ... #endocin #endocrinology ... #symptoms #signs ... #diagnosis
Hyperparathyroidism - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary 
Lab Comparison:
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism: ↑→PTH, ↑Calcium, ↑Vitamin D,
Phosphate Physical Symptoms ... pain Psychiatric Symptoms ... Hyperparathyroidism #diagnosis ... #endocrinology ... Secondary #Tertiary #pathophysiology