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Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Clinical ... likely: • High ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency
 • Adrenoleukodystrophy,
- Differential ... Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm Primary ... apoplexy • Isolated ACTH-deficiency ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... ACTH-Dependent ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... : - High = primary ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Test #Endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - ... Step 3) Differentiate ... pituitary gland) - High ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Falsely elevated in high ... pregnancy) Test 2: ACTH ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperpigmented skin (due to high ... ACTH stimulating ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Stimulation #StimTest #Endocrinology
Benign Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperplasia - Often Bilateral
 • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
 • ACTH
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperplasia • ACTH ... Dependent • ACTH ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology
Etiologies of Hypoaldosteronism

Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Low Renin, Low Aldosterone)
 - Diabetic Nephropathy 
 - NSAIDs
Non-Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Normal
Aldosterone) - Diabetic ... Primary adrenal insufficiency ... - Aldosterone receptor ... Hypoaldosteronism #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Renin
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Diagnosis Algorithm ... High/Normal Radioiodine ... Positive anti-TSH Receptor ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology