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Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Testosterone • Ovarian Neoplasm ... Serum DHEAS • Adrenal ... Neoplasm SLOW ... -OH Congenital Adrenal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) - Simplified Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exogenous (ACTH-independent)
Endogenous
 • ACTH-dependent:
    - ACTH-secreting
ACTH-secreting neoplasm ... ACTH-independent: - Adrenal ... hyperplasia - Adrenal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid hormone–dependent
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia
Lithium-associated
Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
Genetic disorders (e.g., multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 or
multiple endocrine neoplasia ... hormone–independent Renal ... acute or chronic* Neoplasms ... thyrotoxicosis, adrenal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid gland structure-related
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism
 • Parathyroid adenoma
 • Parathyroid hyperplasia
 • Parathyroid
multiple endocrine neoplasia ... breast, lung, renal ... , adrenal, prostate ... lung cancer • Renal ... Hypercalcemia #Causes #endocrinology
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
Ultrasound • Adrenal ... Neoplasm • Increased ... Non-Trophoblastic Neoplasm ... Algorithm #causes #endocrinology
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN 1)
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Pituitary Adenoma
 • Pancreatic /
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia ... Multiple #Endocrine #Neoplasia ... #MEN1 #TypeI #endocrinology
Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas
 - Serous Cystic Neoplasm
 - Solid Pseudopapillary Tumor (SPT) or Solid
Cystic Neoplasms ... Serous Cystic Neoplasm ... Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm ... Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm ... drdevrad #Cystic #Neoplasms
Causes of Intestinal Obstruction - Differential Diagnosis
Lesions Extrinsic to the Intestinal Wall:
 • Adhesions: Postoperative, Congenital,
duct remnant • Neoplastic ... Extraintestinal neoplasm ... Appendicitis • Neoplastic ... : Primary neoplasms ... , Metastatic neoplasms
Hormonal Secretions of the Adrenal Gland

#Adrenal #Gland #Cortex #Medulla #Hormones #Pathophysiology #Endocrinology
Secretions of the Adrenal ... Gland #Adrenal ... Pathophysiology #Endocrinology
Para-neoplastic dermatoses (PD):
👉Heterogeneous, rare, acquired diseases characterized by the presence of an underlying neoplasia.
👉Usually develop simultaneously
Para-neoplastic ... an underlying neoplasia ... development of the neoplasia