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Pill-Rolling Tremor of Parkinson's on Physical Exam

Characteristic pill-rolling tremor of Parkinson's disease

#Pill #Rolling #Tremor #PhysicalExam #clinical
Pill-Rolling Tremor ... tremor of Parkinson's ... disease #Pill ... #Rolling #Tremor ... #PhysicalExam #
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Diagnosis Algorithm ADRENAL ... Adrenal • Congenital ... Tumor Low Serum ... Obesity • Liver Disease ... 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
Other humoral syndromes ... Granulomatous disease ... - Williams syndrome ... thyrotoxicosis, adrenal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) - Simplified Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exogenous (ACTH-independent)
Endogenous
 • ACTH-dependent:
    - ACTH-secreting
Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome ... adenoma (Cushing Disease ... ACTH-independent: - Adrenal ... hyperplasia - Adrenal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Algorithm Extra-renal ... loss (Diarrhea) Renal ... Renin secreting tumor ... , Gitelman syndrom ... Algorithm #causes #potassium
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
, Gitelman's syndrome ... Renin-secreting tumor ... acid, Liddle's syndrome ... , Congenital adrenal ... causes #nephrology #potassium
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Insufficiency Addison's Disease ... Antibodies: • 50% will ... sodium • ↑ Serum potassium ... Check sodium, potassium ... #endocrinology
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
Ultrasound • Adrenal ... Activity • Liver Disease ... Klinefelter's Syndrome ... • Kallman's Syndrome ... Algorithm #causes #endocrinology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
treated with IV potassium ... suggests extra-renal ... Renin secreting tumor ... , Congenital adrenal ... #differential #potassium
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Precocious Puberty • Adrenal ... Tumor • Ovarian ... Tumor • Testotoxicosis ... • Congenital Adrenal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology