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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Algorithm - Evaluation ... Standard Stim test ... #Algorithm #ACTH ... #Stimulation #Test ... #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Clinical ... ACTH) stimulation test ... baseline ACTH - Secondary ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... Differentiate primary vs secondary ... consistent with secondary ... Insufficiency #Algorithm ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
algorithm. ... urgent referral to secondary ... or referral to secondary ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm ... #Hepatology #Liver
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Generalized Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm - Systemic ... Liver Function Tests ... Pruritus #primary #secondary ... #Algorithm #causes
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... T3 → Central (secondary ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pinpoint ... in primary or secondary ... Fecal occult blood test ... • Serology for
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Algorithm Polycythemia ... Better call hematology ... Best to have an ... #Algorithm #workup ... #hematology
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
Secondary Syphilis ... within the last year ... have positive serology ... Latent #Tertiary #Diagnosis ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... heart disease, ear ... loss, causing secondary ... #Algorithm #differential ... nephrotic #syndrome #nephrology