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Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Virilization - Differential ... • Congenital Adrenal ... #Virilization #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Hirsutism - Differential ... Serum DHEAS • Adrenal ... -OH Congenital Adrenal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... Insufficiency - Differential ... Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #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
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... thyrotoxicosis, adrenal ... Hypercalcemia #Causes ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) - Simplified Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exogenous (ACTH-independent)
Endogenous
 • ACTH-dependent:
    - ACTH-secreting
Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome ... ) - Simplified Differential ... hyperplasia - Adrenal ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... - Differential ... Defining the cause ... , Congenital adrenal ... #hypokalemia #differential
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
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Hirsutism - Differential ... growth Hirsutism causes ... Rare: Cushing's Syndrome ... Androgen-secreting tumors: Adrenal ... #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Tall Stature - Differential ... Precocious Puberty • Adrenal ... • Congenital Adrenal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - Differential ... CT scan, adrenal ... • Cushing’s syndrome ... Mineralocorticoid excess syndromes ... #Hypertension #Differential
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Short Stature - Differential ... • Congenital Adrenal ... #ShortStature #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics