Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Hypogonadism Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 β€’ Low testosterone, Normal or low LH, Normal or low FSH -
Diagnosis Algorithm ... , Normal or low ... LH, Normal or low ... Elevated FSH - Primary ... #endocrinology
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 β€’ Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 β€’ Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Hypercalcemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Elevated PTH (High or normal ... Hypercalcemia Low ... #causes #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Insufficiency Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... baseline ACTH - Primary ... or normal baseline ... #endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 β€’ Low TSH, Low normal T4
TSH, Low normal ... β€’ Low TSH, normal ... T4 +/- T3 β†’ Primary ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 β€’ Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 β€’ Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Extra-renal Losses: β€’ Normal ... secreting tumor, Primary ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 β€’ High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 β€’ High Al, High
Hypokalemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... R - Primary aldosteronism ... #Hypokalemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypercalcemia Evaluation
1) Clinical clues
 - Is the patient symptomatic?
 - Family history?
 - Have you done
β†’ Primary hyperpara ... FeCa <1 %) - Low ... normal? ... Hypercalcemia #workup #differential ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... this indicates normal ... AI - Low = secondary ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Urinary Chloride
 β€’ Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Urinary Chloride ... /low blood pressure ... #causes #urinary
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 β€’ LOW VIT D
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Independent (↑ PTH) β€’ LOW ... (phenytoin) β€’ NORMAL ... Diagnosis #Management #endocrinology ... #differential # ... algorithm