Clinical Flashcards
1
Q
Prolactinoma is a noncancerous pituitary tumor that produces a hormone called prolactin. What symptoms does it cause?
A
Infertility Amenorrhea Oligomenorrhea Galactorrhea Decreased libido
2
Q
An patient comes to you with the following symptoms: Moon face Buffalo hump Thick skin Skin striae Decreased fertility Weight gain Hypertension Hirsutism
What does this patient have?
A
Cushing’s disease
3
Q
What is Acromegaly?
A
Acromegaly is a long-term condition in which there is too much growth hormone and the body tissues get larger over time
4
Q
What causes Agromegaly?
A
Growth Hormone secreting adenoma in the pituitary gland.
5
Q
What causes Conn’s disease?
A
Adrenal Adenoma –> high serum aldosterone
6
Q
Patients with Conn’s disease are characterized by what symptoms?
A
-Hypertension
-High serum aldosterone
-Low renin levels
(Aldosterone secreting adenoma)
(accounts for 70% cases of Primary Hyperaldosteronism)
7
Q
What is Cushing’s Syndrome?
A
Endocrine disorder due to increased levels of cortisol in the blood.
