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Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... skin with stretch marks ... abdomen for adrenal tumors ... #Cushings #Syndrome ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology
Tumor Markers by Organ System - Location

#Diagnosis #Laboratory #TumorMarkers #Organ #System #Location #Localization
Tumor Markers by
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ... Hyperthecosis • Tumor ... • Cushing's Syndrome ... Tumor Low Serum ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Tumor markers in clinical practice
Colorectal - CEA
Hepatocellular - AFP
Pancreatic - CA 19-9
Ovarian - CA 125
Breast -
Tumor markers in ... thyroglobulin #Tumor ... #markers #laboratory
Tumor Markers by Organ System - Location
#Diagnosis #Laboratory #TumorMarkers #Organ #System #Location #Localization
Tumor Markers by
Adrenal Incidentalomas: Hormone Evaluation
 • Zona Glomerulosa: Primary Hyperaldosteronism?
    - Aldosterone and renin
Fasciculata: Cushing Syndrome ... for those with tumor ... mendesthiagob #Adrenal #Tumors ... Diagnosis #workup #endocrinology
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
• Leydig Cell Tumor ... • Sertoli Cell Tumor ... Klinefelter's Syndrome ... • Kallman's Syndrome ... Algorithm #causes #endocrinology
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Stature • XYY Syndrome ... Puberty • Adrenal Tumor ... • Ovarian Tumor ... • XYY Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hypoglycemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Workup:
 • Sulfonylurea Labs
 • Anti-lnsulin Ab - Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome
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Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome ... Non-islet cell tumor ... with high tumor ... Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome ... Diagnosis #insulinoma #endocrinology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
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Rare: Cushing's Syndrome ... Androgen-secreting tumors ... Androgen-secreting tumors ... Ovary • Cushing's Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #endocrinology