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Hyperphosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transcellular Shift:
 • Rhabdomyolysis
 • Tumor Lysis
 • Metabolic or Respiratory Acidosis
Hyperphosphatemia - Differential ... Rhabdomyolysis • Tumor ... Lysis • Metabolic ... Pseudo-hypoparathyroidism • Acromegaly ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
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Hirsutism - Differential ... Rare: Cushing's Syndrome ... tumors Hirsutism ... , Acromegaly • ... #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
GHRH hypothalamic tumors ... neuroendocrine tumors ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology
Workup for Hyperphosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Rule out spurious hyperphosphatemia: paraproteinemia, hyperlipidemia, hemolysis, hyperbilirubinemia, liposomal amphotericin
Hyperphosphatemia - Differential ... Rhabdomyolysis, Tumor ... lysis syndrome, ... Hypoparathyroidism, Acromegaly ... Hyperphosphatemia #Differential
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Lysis Syndrome ... Lysis Syndrome: ... : Lysis of tumor ... #Lysis #Syndrome ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Tall Stature - Differential ... Puberty • Adrenal Tumor ... • Ovarian Tumor ... Resistance • Acromegaly ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Low and High PTH
LOW PTH - Hypoparathyroid
 - Congenital (Pediatric)
Hypocalcemia - Differential ... Tumor lysis syndrome ... #Hypocalcemia #Differential ... Algorithm #PTH #endocrinology
Hypermagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism
Renal Failure 
Excessive Mg Administration 
 - Massive PO intake
Mechanisms - Tumor ... lysis syndrome ... Hypermagnesemia #Differential ... Table #Causes #Management
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
malignancy Pathophysiology ... pancreatic islet cell tumor ... Differential Diagnosis ... Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome ... #Endocrinology
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
of re-feeding syndrome ... minimal ketosis but marked ... Disorders #ketones #differential ... #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology