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Adrenal Incidentalomas: Hormone Evaluation
 • Zona Glomerulosa: Primary Hyperaldosteronism?
    - Aldosterone and renin
Adrenal Incidentalomas ... Fasciculata: Cushing Syndrome ... dexamethasone test ... for those with tumor ... Diagnosis #workup #endocrinology
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Diagnosis Algorithm ADRENAL ... Adrenal • Congenital ... Adrenal • Hyperplasia ... Tumor Low Serum ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Hormone • MRI of adrenal ... diagnosis #algorithm #endocrinology ... #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
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
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... Fully flex wrists ... Carpal #Tunnel #Syndrome ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... Fully flex wrists ... Carpal #Tunnel #Syndrome ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
Ultrasound • Adrenal ... • Leydig Cell Tumor ... Klinefelter's Syndrome ... • Kallman's Syndrome ... Algorithm #causes #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
including: pituitary tumor ... hypophysitis, Sheehan's syndrome ... A STIM test can ... ACTH STIM TEST: ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in Patients with Cancer 

Cancer Related 
• Hypercalcemia 
• Intravenous contrast 
•
gammopathy of renal ... Capillary leak syndrome ... Interleukin-2) • Tumor ... lysis syndrome ... cystitis -> bladder outlet
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
Malignant Adrenal ... Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ... , Congenital Adrenal ... Dexamethasone Suppression Test ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Endocrinology