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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
SAME, Cushing Syndrome ... Renin secreting tumor ... , Gitelman syndrom ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes ... #potassium #low
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Hyperthecosis • Tumor ... • Cushing's Syndrome ... Tumor Low Serum ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Defining the cause ... Renin-secreting tumor ... diagnosis #algorithm #causes ... #nephrology #potassium
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Causes of Hypokalemia ... - Refeeding Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes ... #potassium #low ... #pathophysiology
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
• Leydig Cell Tumor ... Klinefelter's Syndrome ... • Kallman's Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes ... #endocrinology
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ... Inflammatory Lesion • Tumors ... • Empty Sella Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
• Other rare causes ... neuroendocrine tumors ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
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growth Hirsutism causes ... Rare: Cushing's Syndrome ... Androgen-secreting tumors ... Hirsutism causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
treated with IV potassium ... wasting from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... Renin secreting tumor ... #differential #potassium
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Stature • XYY Syndrome ... Puberty • Adrenal Tumor ... • Ovarian Tumor ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes