22 results
Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
Algorithm for the ... diagnostic workup ... thyroid-stimulating hormone ... #diagnosis #workup ... #aafp #endocrinology
Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Hypercalcemia Workup ... Assess for other hormonal ... Assess for non-hormonal ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency
 • Adrenoleukodystrophy,
Differential Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm Primary ... Combined pituitary hormone ... Differential #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
common), growth hormone ... ) the anterior hormones ... most essential hormones ... the order the hormones ... Loss of pituitary hormones
Adrenal Incidentalomas: Hormone Evaluation
 • Zona Glomerulosa: Primary Hyperaldosteronism?
    - Aldosterone and renin
Incidentalomas: Hormone ... Fasciculata: Cushing Syndrome ... Adrenal #Tumors #Hormone ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #workup ... #endocrinology
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
is a clinical syndrome ... action of thyroid hormones ... varied clinical symptoms ... receptors for thyroid hormone ... video #neurology #endocrinology
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Cushing's Syndrome ... Tumor Low Serum Hormone ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Feedback Loop: Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth Hormone:
 • Liver -> GHR activates JAK-STAT pathway -> Incr IGF1
Feedback Loop: Growth Hormone ... (GH) Growth Hormone ... lipolysis Signs/Symptoms ... #FeedbackLoop #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... Testing Algorithm ... Adrenocorticotropic Hormone ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #endocrinology
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
Growth Hormone Excess ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms ... #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology