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Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency
 • Adrenoleukodystrophy,
- Differential ... Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm Primary ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Chronic Shoulder ... Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... 4 tests for the ... #MSK
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Clinical ... ACTH) stimulation test ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... affects diagnostic workup ... choices AND management ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
ACTH stimulation test ... secretion; in chronic ... as a result of chronic ... diagnosis #testing #endocrinology ... #workup
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Hormone • MRI of adrenal ... #endocrinology ... #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... & desmopressin test ... Hypernatremia #Management
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Breast Discharge - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hormone Intake • Chronic ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology
Benign Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperplasia - Often Bilateral
 • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
 • ACTH
Benign Adrenal Mass ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dexamethasone Suppression Test ... #Endocrinology
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Short Stature - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Congenital Adrenal ... Chronic UTI) • ... #endocrinology