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Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Pituitary Dysfunction ... • Hypothalamic Dysfunction ... Insufficiency #AI ... #Causes #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... indicates normal adrenal ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Diagnosis Adrenal ... Insufficiency - Algorithm ... specificity for AI ... Insufficiency #Algorithm ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
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Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Erectile Dysfunction ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ADRENAL EXCESS ... Medical/Other • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Primary Adrenal ... disorder - Primary hypothyroidism ... /dL -> Primary AI ... ug/dL Primary AI ... addisons #disease #endocrinology
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... GH Excess • Hyperthyroidism ... Precocious Puberty • Adrenal ... • Congenital Adrenal ... #endocrinology
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Production • Renal ... TSH • Primary Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology
Infectious Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency
Anatomical distribution of vessels to the adrenal makes the gland prone to
Infectious Causes of Adrenal ... vessels to the adrenal ... virus, Herpes simplex ... Insufficiency #AI ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dwarfism) • Hypothyroidism ... • Congenital Adrenal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology