Abdomen Midterm Flashcards
What is the name of a tumor of the adrenal medulla which generally affects children and is hyperechoic, poorly defined borders; focal echogenic area may present owing to calcifications?
Neuroblastoma
What is the name of the cortical hormones?
What is the name of the cortical hormones?
What percentage does the adrenal cortex make up?
90%
What is the outer parenchyma of the adrenal gland that secretes corticoids, including cortisol and aldosterone?
Adrenal Cortex
What hormone secreted by the pituitary gland causes the adrenal gland to produce and release corticosteroids?
ACTH
What is the most common cause of Cushing syndrome?
long term use of steroids, such as prednisone
Transabdominal as well as ________ & _________ approaches can be used to evaluate the adrenal glands
endoscopic & intraoperative
Which disorder of the adrenal cortex is usually not detectable by ultrasound but complications such as hemorrhage can be identified?
hypoadrenalism & hypercortisolism
The adrenals are supplied with blood from the _____ arteries?
supra-renal arteries
A patient presents with hyperpigmentation of the skin, decreased kidney function, fatigue and hypotension. Patient also complains of gastrointestinal concerns such as diarrhea and weight loss. What could cause these symptoms?
Addison Disease
Which tumor occurs in the adrenal gland?
pheochromocytoma
The adrenal cortex is made up of the ____ & _____ and is combined with a common ____.
Answer; cortex & medulla, capsule
cortex & medulla, capsule
In most cases of suspected adrenal disease, which imaging modality is the one of choice?
CT
What is false regarding pheochromocytoma?
all are malignant
What blood levels or hormones trigger the hypothalamus to secrete CRH?
low
