4 results
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
Growth Hormone Excess ... share the same pathophysiology ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology
Weight Gain / Obesity  - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Expenditure:
 • Sedentary Lifestyle
 • Smoking Cessation
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Cushing's Syndrome ... Hypogonadism • GH ... Iatrogenic: • Drugs/Hormones ... #endocrinology
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm ... load • Growth Hormone ... (GH) test (2 hours ... gland and consider evaluation ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Approach (when evaluation ... bruit or signs of hormonal ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... apnea: CPAP, most pts ... White-coat syndrome