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Algorithm for Management of the Overweight/Obese Patient - AACE 2018 Guidelines

#Obese #Obesity #AACE #2018 #Guidelines #Algorithm
Guidelines #Obese #Obesity ... Algorithm #Management #Endocrinology
Cushing Syndrome - Likelihood Ratios of Physical Exam Findings
Moon facies LR +1.6
Central obesity LR +3.0
Generalized obesity
LR +1.6 Central obesity ... 3.0 Generalized obesity ... PhysicalExam #diagnosis #endocrinology
Weight Gain / Obesity  - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Expenditure:
 • Sedentary Lifestyle
 • Smoking Cessation
Weight Gain / Obesity ... • Hypothalamic Obesity ... #WeightGain #Obesity ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Binding Globulin • Obesity ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
syndrome (central obesity ... diagnosis #algorithm #endocrinology
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
Dry skin, Mild obesity ... #PhysicalExam #Endocrinology
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
• Exogenous Obesity ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
pseudo-acromegaly, obesity ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
risk factors (eg, obesity ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
characterized by central obesity ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology