Ch 15 Pathoma Endocrine Pathology Flashcards
Endocrine system is a group of __ that maintain body __. Functions by release of __ that travel via __ to distant organs. ___ mechanisms control hormone release.
glands; homeostasis; hormones; blood; feedback
Pituitary adenoma is a benign/malignant tumor of anterior/posterior pituitary cells. May be functional (___) or nonfunctional (___).
benign; anterior; hormone-producing; silent
Nonfunctional pituitary adenomas often present with __. Name 3 presentations and why they occur
mass effect; bilateral hemianopsia (due to compression of the optic chiasm); hypopituitarism (due to compression of normal pituitary tissue); headache
Functional pituitary adenomas present with features based on __ produced. Name 6, and which is the most common
hormone; 1) growth hormone cell adenoma; 2) ACTH cell adenoma; 3) TSH cell; 4) LH producing; 5) FSH producing adenoma (the last three are rare); 6) prolactinoma (most common)
Prolactinoma presents as __ and __ (females) or as __ and __ (males). Treatment is ___ (e.g. __ or __) to suppress prolactin production (shrinks tumor) or __ for larger lesions.
galactorrhea; amenorrhea; decreased libido; headache (amenorrhea and decreased libido are due to negative feedback inhibiting release of GnRH); dopamine agonist; bromocriptine; cabergoline; surgery
Growth hormone cell adenoma causes __ in children. There is increased __ growth, since the __ are not fused. It causes __ in adults, which presents with enlarged __ of these 3 areas, growth of __ organs leading to dysfunction (e.g. __) and enlarged __.
gigantism; linear bone; epiphyses; acromegaly; bones; hands, feet, and jaw; visceral (cardiac failure - most common cause of death in these pts); tongue
With a growth hormone cell adenoma, secondary ___ is often present (GH induces __). GH cell adenomas are diagnosed by elevated __ and __ levels along with lack of __ suppression by __. Tx is __ (__ analog that suppresses GH release), __ antagonists, or __.
diabetes mellitus; liver gluconeogenesis; GH; insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1); GH; oral glucose; octreotide; somatostatin; GH receptor; surgery
ACTH cell adenomas secrete __ leading to __.
ACTH; Cushing syndrome
Hypopituitarism is insufficient production of __ by the __. Symptoms arise when greater than __% of the __ is lost. Name 3 causes.
hormones; anterior pituitary gland; 75%; pituitary parenchyma; 1) pituitary adenoma (adults) or craniopharyngioma (children); 2) Sheehan syndrome; 3) Empty sella syndrome
Pituitary adenomas (adults) and craniopharyngiomas (children) can cause hypopituitarism due to __ or __.
mass effect; pituitary apoplexy (bleeding into an adenoma)
Sheehan syndrome is __-related __ of the __. Gland doubles in size during __, but __ does not increase significantly. Blood loss during __ precipitates __. Presents with these 3 symptoms
pregnancy; infarction; pituitary gland; pregnancy; blood supply; parturition; infarction; 1) poor lactation; 2) loss of pubic hair; 3) fatigue
Empty sella syndrome is a __ defect of the __. __ of the arachnoid and CSF into the sella __ and __ the pituitary gland. Pituitary gland is __ (empty sella) on imaging.
congenital; sella; herniation; compresses and destroys; absent
__ and __ are made in the hypothalamus and then transported via __ to the posterior pituitary for release. Name 3 disorders.
ADH; oxytocin; axons; 1) central diabetes insipidus; 2) nephrogenic insipidus; 3) SIADH
ADH acts on the __ and __ of the __ to promote free water excretion/retention. Oxytocin mediates __ during labor and __ in __.
distal tubules; collecting ducts; kidney; retention; uterine contraction; release of breast milk (let-down); lactating mothers
Central diabetes insipidus is a __ deficiency. Due to __ or __ pathology (name general 4 causes). __ test fails to increase urine osmolality (useful for diagnosis). Treatment is ___.
ADH; hypothalamic; posterior pituitary; tumor, trauma, infection or inflammation; water deprivation test; desmopressin (ADH analog)
Clinical features of both central and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus are based on ___. Name 3.
loss of free water; 1) polyuria and polydipsia w/life threatening dehydration; 2) hypernatremia and high serum osmolality; 3) low urine osmolality and specific gravity
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is impaired __ to __. Due to __ or __ (eg __ and __). Clinical features are similar to central diabetes insipidus but there is/is no response to __.
renal response; ADH; inherited mutations; drugs (lithium and demeclocycline); is no; desmopressin
Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion is excessive/insufficient ADH secretion. Most often due to __ (e.g. __). Name 3 other causes.
excessive; ectopic production; small cell carcinoma of the lung; 1) CNS trauma; 2) pulmonary infxn; 3) drugs (e.g. cyclophosphamide)
Clinical features of SIADH are based on __ of free water. Name 2. Treatment of SIADH is __ or __.
retention; 1) hyponatremia and low serum osmolality; 2) mental status changes and seizures (hyponatremia leads to neuronal swelling and cerebral edema); free water restriction; demeclocycline
Thyroglossal duct cyst is a cystic __ of __. The thyroid develops at the __ and then travels along the __ to the __. The thyroglossal duct normally __. A persistent duct, however, may undergo __. Presents as a ___.
dilation; thyroglossal duct remnant; base of tongue; thryoglossal duct; anterior neck; involutes; cystic dilation; anterior neck mass
Lingual thyroid is the __ of thyroid tissue at the __. Presents as a __.
persistence; base of the tongue; base of tongue mass
Hyperthyroidism is increased levels of circulating __. It increases basal metabolic rate (due to increased ___), and it increases sympathetic nervous system activity (due to increased __).
thyroid hormone; synthesis of Na/K ATPase; expression of B1 adrenergic receptors
Name at least 5 of the 12 clinical features of hyperthyroidism
1) WL despite inc appetite; 2) heat intolerance/sweating; 3) tacky w/inc CO; 4) arrythmia (afib) esp in elderly; 5) tremor, anxiety, insomnia, heightened emotions; 6) staring gaze with lid lag; 7) diarrhea w/malabsorption; 8) oligomenorrhea; 9) bone resorption w/hypercalcemia (risk for osteoporosis); 10) dec muscle mass w/weakness; 11) hypocholesterolemia; 12) hyperglycemia (due to gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis)
Hyperthyroidism leads to hyper/hypocholesterolemia, hyper/hypoglycemia, diarrhea/constipation, and heat/cold intolerance
hypocholesterolemia; hyperglycemia (due to gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis); diarrhea; heat intolerance
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
Graves disease
In Graves disease, a __ (__) stimulates __ (type _ hypersensitivity). This leads to increased synthesis and release of __. Classically occurs in women/men of __ age (__ years). Treatment involves these 3.
autoantibody; IgG; TSH receptor; type II; thyroid hormone; women; childbearing age (20-40 yrs); 1) beta blockers (block SNS effects); 2) thiamides (blocks peroxidase, prevents TH synthesis); 3) radiodine ablation
Name 3 clinical features of graves disease?
1) hyperthyroidism; 2) diffuse goiter (constant TSH stimulation leads to thyroid hyperplasia and hypertrophy); 3) exophthalmos and pretibial myxedema (not due to hyperthyroid - due to antibody that stimulates TSH receptor)
Exopthalmos and pretibial myxedema occur in graves disease because __ behind the orbit and overlying the __ express the __. TSH activation results in __ buildup, inflammation, __, and edema leading to exophthalmos and pretibial myxedema.
fibroblasts; shin; TSH receptor; glycosaminoglycan (chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid); fibrosis
In Graves disease, irregular __ with __ colloid and chronic __ are seen on histology. Lab findings include H/N/L total and free T4, H/N/L TSH, hyper/hypocholesterolemia, and increased/decreased serum glucose
follicles; scalloped (pictured); inflammation; high T4; low TSH (free T3 down regulates TRH receptors in the AP to decrease TSH release); hypocholesterolemia; increased
___ is a potentially fatal complication of Graves disease. It occurs due to elevated __ and massive __ excess, usually in response to __ (e.g. surgery or childbirth). Presents with these 3 symptoms. Treatment is __, __, and __.
Thyroid storm; catecholamines; hormone; stress; 1) arrhythmia; 2) hyperthermia; 3) vomiting w/hypovolemic shock; propylthiouracil (PTU), B-blockers, and steroids
Propylthiouracil (PTU) inhibits __-mediated __, __, and __ steps of thyroid hormone synthesis, as well as __ conversation of __ to __.
peroxidase; oxidation, organification, and coupling; peripheral; T4 to T3
Multinodular goiter is a enlarged/shrunken thyroid gland with multiple __. Due to relative __. Usually nontoxic (euthyroid). Rarely, regions become __ leading to T4 release and hyperthyroidism (‘__’ goiter).
enlarged; nodules; TSH-independent; toxic
___ is hypothyroidism in neonates and infants. __ is hypothyroidism in older children and adults.
Cretinism; myxedema
Cretinism is hyper/hypothyroidism in __ and __. Characterized by these 5. Thyroid hormone is required for normal __ and __ development
hypothyroidism; neonates; infants; 1) mental retardation; 2) short stature w/skeletal abnormalities; 3) coarse facial features; 4) enlarged tongue; 5) umbilical hernia; brain and skeletal
Causes of cretinism include these 4.
1) maternal hypothyroidism during early pregnancy; 2) thyroid agenesis; 3) dyshormonogenetic goiter; 4) iodine deficiency
Dyshormonogenetic goiter is due to a __ defect in __ production. Most commonly involves __ enzyme.
congenital; thyroid hormone; thyroid peroxidase
Myxedema is hyper/hypothyroidism in __ or __. Clinical features are based on decreased __ and decreased __. Name 5 of 9 clinical features.
hypothyroid; older children; adults; basal metabolic rate; sympathetic nervous system activity; 1) myxedema; 2) weight gain despite normal appetite; 3) slowing of mental activity; 4) muscle weakness; 5) cold intolerance w/decreased sweating; 6) bradycardia w/dec CO, leading to SOB and fatigue; 7) oligomenorrhea; 8) hypercholesterolemia; 9) constipation
The most common causes of myxedema are __ and __. Name 3 others.
iodine deficiency; Hashimoto thyroiditis; 1) drugs (lithium); 2) surgical removal; 3) radio ablation of the thyroid
Hypothyroid causes weight gain/loss, heat/cold intolerance, tachy/bradycardia, hyper/hypocholesterolemia, diarrhea/constipation. Does hyper or hypothyroid cause oligomenorrhea?
weight gain (despite normal appetite); cold intolerance; bradycardia w/dec CO; hypercholesterolemia; constipation BOTH!
Hashimoto thyroiditis is __ destruction of the thyroid gland. Associated with HLA-__. Initially may present as __ (due to __ damage). Progresses to __. H/N/L T4 and H/N/L TSH. __ and __ antibodies are often present (sign of thyroid damage).
autoimmune; DR5; hyperthyroidism; follicle (TH leaks out); hypothyroidism; low T4; high TSH; antithyroglobulin and antithyroid peroxidase
Hashimoto thyroiditis presents as chronic inflammation with __ and __ cells (__ metaplasia of cells that line follicles) is seen on histology. Increased risk for __. Presents as a enlarging/shrunken thyroid gland late in disease course.
germinal centers; Hurtle cells; eosinophilic; B-cell (marginal zone) lymphoma; enlarging
Subacute granulomatous (___) thyroiditis is granulomatous thyroiditis that follows a ___. Presents as a ___ with transient hyper/hypothyroidism. Self-limited. Rarely may progress to hyper/hypothyroidism.
De quervain; viral infxn; tender thyroid (tender is unique); hyperthyroidism; hypothyroidism
Riedel fibrosing thyroiditis is chronic __ with extensive __ of the thyroid gland. Presents as hyper/hypothyroidism with a ‘___’, tender/nontender thyroid gland. __ may extended to involve local structures (e.g. __). Clinically mimics ___, but pts are younger and malignant cells are absent.
inflammation; fibrosis; hypothyroidism; hard as wood; nontender; Fibrosis; airway; anaplastic carcinoma
Thyroid neoplasia usually presents as __, __ nodule. Thyroid nodules are more likely to be benign/malignant. __ uptake studies are useful to further characterize nodules. Increased uptake (hot nodule) is seen in __ or __. Decreased uptake (cold nodule) is seen in __ and __.
distinct, solitary; benign; 131I radioactive; Graves disease; nodular goiter; adenoma; carcinoma
Biopsy of thyroid neoplasia is performed by __. Name the 5 types of thyroid neoplasia. What is the most common type of thyroid carcinoma? Which type is associated with psammoma bodies?
fine needle aspiration (FNA); 1) follicular adenoma; 2) papillary carcinoma (most common type of thyroid carcinoma); 3) follicular carcinoma; 4) medullary carcinoma; 5) anaplastic carcinoma; papillary carcinoma
Follicular adenoma is a benign/malignant proliferation of __ surrounded by __. Usually __, less commonly, may secrete __.
benign; follicles; fibrous capsule; non-functional; thyroid hormone