Endo Surgery Flashcards
S/S of adrenal carcinoma
Sx related to the part of the adrenal gland where the tumor is
Constitutional sx
Palpable abdominal mass
Diagnosis of adrenal carcinoma
FNA
Hormonal evaluation
Treatment of adrenal carcinoma
Complete resection
MCC of hypercalcemia
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Etiology of primary hyperparathyroidism
Single parathyroid adenoma
S/S of primary hyperparathyroidism
Often asymptomatic
Bones, stones, groans, psychiatric overtones
Diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism
Elevation of PTH
24 hour urine calcium
Interpretation of 24 hour urine calcium
200-300: likely PHPT and excludes FHH
Less than 200: FHH
Management of primary hyperparathyroidism
Routine monitoring
Parathyroidectomy
Bisphosphonates
Etiology of secondary hyperparathyroidism
Chronic kidney disease
Etiology of hyperthyroidism
Autoimmune
S/S of hyperthyroidism
Anxiety
Palpitations
Heat intolerance
Weight loss
Bulging eyes
Diagnosis of hyperthyroidism
TSH and T4
Iodine uptake
Ultrasound
Treatment of hyperthyroidism
PTU or methimazole
BB for sx
Etiology of pheochromocytoma
Tumor in the adrenal medulla