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Steroid Synthesis Pathway

Dr. Caoimhe Costigan @CaoimheCostigan

#Steroid #Synthesis #pathophysiology #algorithm #endocrinology
Steroid Synthesis ... CaoimheCostigan #Steroid ... pathophysiology #algorithm ... #endocrinology
Algorithm for the Treatment of Severe Hypoglycemia

Step #1:  IV dextrose bolus

Step #2:  food (if
Algorithm for the ... infusion Step #4a: steroid ... octreotide #Algorithm ... Hypoglycemia #Management #Endocrinology
Stress Dose Steroids - Indications and Dosing

SUPPRESSED HPA AXIS:
 prednisone >20mg/day x 3 weeks or more
Stress Dose Steroids ... #StressDose #Steroids ... Indications #Dosing #Endocrinology
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management Algorithm
1. Severity assessed not only by MDF (>32) but also by MELD
Hepatitis - Management Algorithm ... infection prior to steroid ... Steroids only increase ... Steroid response ... Hepatitis #Management #Algorithm
Management of Thyroid Storm - Checklist

Medical Management:
o Propranolol
o Thionamides 
o Iodide
o Steroids

#Thyroid #Storm #Checklist #Management #Endocrinology
Thionamides o Iodide o Steroids ... Checklist #Management #Endocrinology
Steroid Synthesis Pathway

(OH, hydroxy; HSD, hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase; DHEA, dehydroepiandrosterone; pink, common enzymes affecting CAH, purple –
Steroid Synthesis ... CaoimheCostigan #Steroid ... pathophysiology #endocrinology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
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glucocorticoids, androgenic steroids ... Glucocorticoids, Androgenic steroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Microprolactinoma • Steroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Medications • Steroids ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Orofacial Granulomatosis - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Idiopathic OFG: isolated swelling of the lips, BX+ non-caseating granuloma
Melkersson-Rosenthal
and Management Algorithm ... Intralesional Steroid ... Intralesional Steroid ... Resolve w Rx of IBD Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm