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Differential Diagnosis

The patient's laboratory results and symptoms suggest a complex endocrine disorder. Here's a categorized differential diagnosis:

  • Single Most Likely Diagnosis
    • Adrenal Insufficiency (AI): The patient's low ACTH (6) and cortisol (21.3) levels, along with her symptoms of fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog, are consistent with adrenal insufficiency. The elevated FSH and LH levels may indicate primary ovarian insufficiency, but the low cortisol level is more suggestive of adrenal insufficiency.
  • Other Likely Diagnoses
    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): The patient's elevated androstenedione (95) and testosterone (16) levels, along with her symptoms of weight gain, are consistent with PCOS. However, the low cortisol level and elevated FSH and LH levels make this diagnosis less likely.
    • Hypothyroidism: The patient's TSH (2.67) and free T4 (1.3) levels are within normal limits, but the symptoms of fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog could be consistent with hypothyroidism. However, the other laboratory results do not strongly support this diagnosis.
  • Do Not Miss Diagnoses
    • Cushing's Syndrome: Although the patient's cortisol level is low, Cushing's syndrome can present with a wide range of cortisol levels. The elevated androstenedione and DHEAS levels could be consistent with Cushing's syndrome, and missing this diagnosis could have significant consequences.
    • Pheochromocytoma: The patient's symptoms of fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog could be consistent with pheochromocytoma, although the laboratory results do not strongly support this diagnosis. Missing this diagnosis could be life-threatening.
  • Rare Diagnoses
    • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH): The patient's elevated 17-hydroxyprogesterone (92) level could be consistent with CAH, although this diagnosis is typically made in infancy or childhood.
    • Adrenal Tumor: The patient's elevated androstenedione and DHEAS levels could be consistent with an adrenal tumor, although the other laboratory results do not strongly support this diagnosis.

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