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Endocrine Flashcards

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Investigations for Cushings

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  • 24hr free cortisol
  • Dexamethasone suppression test
  • Serum ACTH
  • If ACTH high, for high dose dex suppression test
  • Imaging (adrenals vs brain)
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Investigations for Addisons

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  • 9am cortisol
  • Short synacthen test
  • ACTH levels
  • Imaging (adrenals vs brain)
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Investigations for Acromegaly

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  • IGF1 level
  • OGTT (check IGF1 pre/post)
  • MRI pituitary
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Treatment for Addisons

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  • Hydrocortisone 20/10/10
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Treatment for Acromegaly

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  • Transphenoidal surgery
  • Octreotide/lanreotide
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Treatment for Cushings

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  • Transphenoidal surgery
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