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Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Hirsutism & Virilization ... Hyperthecosis • Tumor ... Tumor Low Serum ... Idiopathic #Hirsutism ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
 •
Rare: Cushing's Syndrome ... Androgen-secreting tumors ... Androgen-secreting tumors ... Ovary • Cushing's Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Hirsutism - Differential ... Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ... • Cushing's Syndrome ... Hyperplasia #Hirsutism ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Cushing Syndrome - Likelihood Ratios of Physical Exam Findings
Moon facies LR +1.6
Central obesity LR +3.0
Generalized obesity
Cushing Syndrome ... Plethora LR +2.7 Hirsutism ... SatyaPatelMD #Cushings #Syndrome ... PhysicalExam #diagnosis #endocrinology
Cushing Syndrome - Signs and Symptoms
Generalized: Weight gain, Slow healing of cuts, Increased risk of infections,
Cushing Syndrome ... Excessive hairiness (hirsutism ... males) #Cushings #Syndrome ... Symptoms #diagnosis #endocrinology
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) - Pathophysiology:
→ Massive tumor cell lysis
→ Release of large amounts of K+,
Tumor lysis syndrome ... (TLS) - Pathophysiology ... : → Massive tumor ... #TumorLysis #syndrome ... #TLS #Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology of Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS)
Tumor Cell Lysis
-> Release of DNA
 • Purines -> Hypoxanthine /
Pathophysiology ... of Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... (TLS) Tumor Cell ... #TumorLysis #Syndrome ... #TLS #Pathophysiology
Adrenal Incidentalomas: Hormone Evaluation
 • Zona Glomerulosa: Primary Hyperaldosteronism?
    - Aldosterone and renin
Fasciculata: Cushing Syndrome ... for those with tumor ... mendesthiagob #Adrenal #Tumors ... Diagnosis #workup #endocrinology
Diabetes Insipidus vs Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH (SIADH) - Comparison Table

Diabetes Insipidus - Inadequate ADH
SIADH -
Diabetes Insipidus vs Syndrome ... Comparison #Table #Pathophysiology ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #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