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

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2
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acromegaly Ix

A

Oral glucose tolerance test - failure to suppress GH

pit MRI

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3
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Cushing’s vs Addison’s

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Cushing's = XS cortisol 
test = low dose dexamethasone test
Addison's = 1 adrenal insufficiency = not enough cortisol
test = short synACTHen test
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