Endo Flashcards
1
Q
prolactinoma Ix
A
prolactin - raised in 1000s (N.B. non-functioning pit adenoma could raise prolactin but usually <1000)
pit MRI
visual field assessment
2
Q
acromegaly Ix
A
Oral glucose tolerance test - failure to suppress GH
pit MRI
3
Q
Cushing’s vs Addison’s
A
Cushing's = XS cortisol test = low dose dexamethasone test
Addison's = 1 adrenal insufficiency = not enough cortisol test = short synACTHen test