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Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Tuberculosis: can ... bronzing") - Palmar creases ... Reduced libido • Signs ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Rare Causes of Abdominal Pain
 • Hereditary Angioneurotic Edema - Recurrent visceral that may by swelling
Mediterranean areas ... - May involve symptoms ... post-prandial period and can ... in the knee-to-chest ... Positive Carnett's sign
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
For pituitary masses ... secreting tumors can ... For The Adenoma Please ... Signs / Symptoms ... #SideEffects #endocrinology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
especially in areas ... , oral cavity) Caused ... is suspected: chest ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
search for warning signs ... or symptoms warranting ... Most cases of hypokalemia-induced ... repletion and can ... #Algorithm
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent ... the following areas ... can contribute ... presyncope, exertional symptoms ... positive Romberg sign