Endo basics Flashcards
1
Q
Presentations of primary adrenal insufficiency
A
Infants - CAH
Older children - usually present with Addisonian crisis
2
Q
Features of Addisonian crisis
A
Metabolic acidosis
Can be hypoglycaemia
Postural hypotension
History of nausea, vomiting, salt cravings, weight loss
3
Q
Syndromes affecting calcium levels?
A
Williams = hypercalcaemia
DiGeorge = hypocalcaemia
