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Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Granulomatous Disease ... Insufficiency #AI ... #Causes #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... primary OR secondary AI ... unclear (often the case ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
: Most Common Cause ... Adrenalitis Other causes ... or metastatic disease ... , infiltrative diseases ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Insufficiency Addison's Disease ... Tuberculosis: can cause ... /dL -> Primary AI ... ug/dL Primary AI ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Autoimmune Thyroid Disease ... • Grave's Disease ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Bleed - Management Algorithm ... Concern for Liver Disease ... Consult GI ± EGD Causes ... • Peptic Ulcer Disease ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Granulomatous Disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #endocrinology
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
 •
- Diagnosis Algorithm ... Celiac disease ... without discernable cause ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Hyperphosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transcellular Shift:
 • Rhabdomyolysis
 • Tumor Lysis
 • Metabolic or Respiratory Acidosis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 20%: • Renal Disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Infectious Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency
Anatomical distribution of vessels to the adrenal makes the gland prone to
Infectious Causes ... disseminated microbial disease ... #Infectious #Causes ... Insufficiency #AI ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology