Endo Flashcards
MEN type I
3 P’s
Parathyroid
Pituitary
Pancreas
MEN type IIa
2 P’s
Parathyroid
Phaeochromocytoma
MEN type IIb
1 P
Phaeochromocytoma
Marfanoid body
Rapidly growing, hard thyroid tumour that compresses trachea
Anaplastic carcinoma
Thyroid tumour with distinct family history
Medullary carcinoma
Progressively enlarging throid mass, unilateral, relatively asymptomatic except for compressive symptoms?
multinodular goitre
Sounds like thyroid tumour with no funny business
Papillay carcinoma (most common, esp in women)
ECG feature of hypothermia?
J waves
Arrhythmias in hypothermia
Sinus bradycardia –> AF –> VF –> asystole
What is the likely electrolyte disturbance and acid-base status in Cushing’s disease?
.hypokalaemic metabolic alkalosis
Replacement therapy in Addison’s?
Hydrocortisone + fludrocortisone