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Fine Hand Tremors on Physical Exam seen in Thyrotoxicosis

#Hand #Tremor #PhysicalExam #Thyrotoxicosis #clinical #video #endocrinology #hyperthyroidism
Fine Hand Tremors ... Thyrotoxicosis #Hand ... #Tremor #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #endocrinology
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 ... Tumor Low Serum ... Normal Cycles and ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
dexamethasone suppression test ... between 11 pm and ... Hormone • MRI of adrenal ... diagnosis #algorithm #endocrinology ... #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Structure and function of the Adrenal Glands

#Adrenal #Glands #Function #Hormones #Actions #Pathophysiology #Endocrinology

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Structure and function ... of the Adrenal ... Glands #Adrenal ... Pathophysiology #Endocrinology ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Differential Diagnosis and ... of hypokalemia and ... • Cushing’s syndrome ... • Congenital adrenal ... Mineralocorticoid excess syndromes
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
ACTH stimulation test ... measured between 8 and ... both cortisol and ... the pituitary) and ... diagnosis #testing #endocrinology
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
Parkinson's Plus Syndromes - Atypical Parkinsonism
Main motor symptoms:
 • Tremors
 • Limb rigidity
 • Bradykinesia
Other symptoms
Parkinson's Plus Syndromes ... symptoms: • Tremors ... present in PD, and ... Parkinson's plus syndrome ... parkinsonism • Vascular
Cushing Syndrome - Signs and Symptoms
Generalized: Weight gain, Slow healing of cuts, Increased risk of infections,
Cushing Syndrome ... - Signs and Symptoms ... Decreased libido Vascular ... males) #Cushings #Syndrome ... Symptoms #diagnosis #endocrinology