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Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Hyperthecosis • Tumor ... • Cushing's Syndrome ... Tumor Low Serum ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
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growth Hirsutism causes ... Hirsutism causes ... : Adrenal, Ovary ... • Cushing's Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Renin-secreting tumor ... hyperplasia • Cushing's ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Serum DHEAS • Adrenal ... • Cushing's Syndrome ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Carbenoxolone, SAME, Cushing ... Renin secreting tumor ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #potassium
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endrocrine • Cushing's ... Nervosa • CNS Tumors ... #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Hypertension and Altered Mental Status (AMS) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hypertension:
 • Hypertensive emergency
 • Hypertensive encephalopathy
Endocrinopathies: • Cushing ... ’s syndrome • ... agitation • CNS tumor ... : • Acute GN ... • Acute/Chronic
Hyperglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diabetes Mellitus:
 • Impaired Glucose Tolerance
 • Type I Diabetes
 • Type
Endocrinopathy: • Cushing's ... Syndrome • Acromegaly ... • Shock • Acute ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tumor • Ovarian ... • Congenital Adrenal ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 • High Al, High
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Renin-secreting tumor ... , Congenital Adrenal ... Al, Normal R - Cushing's ... #nephrology #causes