Endocrine Flashcards
What are the abnormalities associated with turners?
Short stature, hearing issues, autoimmune issues, cardiac, renal abnormalities
When is puberty considered premature in males vs females?
Males - before age 9, females before age 8
What are the causes of premature puberty in peripheral va central?
Peripheral- ovarian or testicular tumors or cysts, adrenal tumors, CAH, exogenous hormones
Central - CNS Cause
What is the most common cause of delayed puberty?
Constitutional delay
A patient presents with premature puberty, rocky Maine cafe au laid spots and polyostotic fibrous dysplasia. This is..
McCune Albright syndrome
What is the best way to manage rickets?
Vitamin D AND calcium supplement to prefent hungry bone
What is the most common cause of death in pediatric patients with DKA and how can it be better managed?
cerebral edema - don’t overcorrect hyperglycemia or overhydrate
What is the definition of hypoglycemia in infants and children?
less than 50 in infants, less than 40 in children
A patient presents in hypoglycemia after fasting with no ketones and a normal insulin level. Suspect
FAO problem
A patient presents with no hepatomegaly, ketones. Suspect..
counter regulatory hormone problem
A patient presents with hepatomegaly and elevated lactate. Suspect…
gluconeogenesis defect or GSD
A patient presents with fair hair and eyes, developmental delay and cerebrovascular event. This is..
homocysteinuria - treat with vitamin B6, folate, B12
A 2 year old girl presents with breast buds, tanner 1 pubic hair and normal growth. Your plan?
reassurance
A boy presents with apathy, weakness, sluggish movement, abdominal bloating and a hernia. This is..
congenital hypothyroidism
A female runner comes with excessive facial hair, normal genitalia and irregular menstrual cycles. 17 hydroxyprogesterone levels are elevated. this is..
CAH
