Endocrine Flashcards
Hyperparathyroidism cause
adenomas, hyperplasia, carcinoma; renal failure, milk-alkali syndrome, multiple myeloma, sarcoidosis, TB, medications (HCTZ, Ca, Vit D), Hodgkin lymphoma, adrenal insufficiency, hyperthyroidism); low calcium -> PTH secretion -> osteoclast activity -> inc serum calcium
Hyperparathyroidism s/s
thirst, anorexia, N/V, abdominal pain, constipation, fatigue, anemia, weight loss, PUD, pancreatitis, HTN, depressed deep tendon reflexes; kidney stones, bone pain, inc abdominal absorption, abdominal cramps/groans, irritability, psychosis, depression (moans)
Hyperparathyroidism dx
CMP (Ca >10.5, phosphate <2.5); urine calcium secretion, PTH >55 (elevated Ca, low PTH, malignancy); imaging (US/CT/MRI), EKG (prolonged PR, short QT, brady, heart block)
Hyperparathyroidism tx
drink fluids, keep active, avoid HCTZ, vit A & D, Ca antacids; IV hydration, bisphosphonates (acute crisis); parathyroidectomy
Hypoparathyroidism cause
S/P parathyroidectomy/thyroidectomy; autoimmune, metal toxicity (Wilson disease, hemochromatosis), thyroiditis, hypomagnesemia (chronic alcoholism), congenital (DiGeorge syndrome)
Hypoparathyroidism s/s
tetany, carpopedal spasms, muscle/abdominal cramps, paresthesias, teeth/nail/hair defects, hyperreflexia, convulsions; Chvostek sign (contraction of face by tapping facial nerve), Trousseau sign (spasm of hand/wrist w/ compression to forearm); lethargy, anxiety, parkinsonism
Hypoparathyroidism dx
decreased PTH; CMP (decreased Ca, increased phosphate); EKG (prolonged QT, T wave abnormalities); imaging (bone mineral density changes)
Hypoparathyroidism tx
Vit D 8-8.6 mg, Ca 1-2g/day, Magnesium supplementation (correct hypocalcemia); avoid phenothiazines, furosemide; IV Calcium gluconate (emergency tetany); recombinant human PTH (teriparatide)
Hyperthyroidism cause
Grave’s disease (autoimmune), toxic multinodular goiter, Hashimoto’s, pituitary tumor, excess iodine, amiodarone
Hyperthyroidism s/s
weight loss, anxiety, warm skin, onycholysis, menstrual irregularity, tachycardia, palpitations, brittle hair, hyperreflexia; exophthalmos, lid lag w/ downward gaze, infiltrative ophthalmopathy (Graves); atrial fibrillation, hypercalcemia, osteoporosis, impotence, nephrocalcinosis, decreased libido, gynecomastia, decreased sperm count, clubbing, finger swelling
Hyperthyroidism dx
TSH (low); T3/T4 (elevated); Graves (peroxidase antibodies, thyroglobulin); MRI/CT, radioactive thyroid uptake (Graves, toxic multinodular goiter)
Hyperthyroidism tx
B-blocker (propranolol), propylthiouracil (PTU, DOC preg), methimazole (MMI); radioactive iodine ablation (Graves); thyroidectomy; IV methylprednisolone (ophthalmopathy); digoxin, warfarin (afib)
Thyroid Storm (extreme Hyperthyroidism) cause
illness, sepsis, trauma, surgery, RAI administration, pregnancy
Thyroid Storm (extreme Hyperthyroidism) s/s
high fever, tachycardia, agitation, sweating, tremor, instability, delirium, vomiting, diarrhea
Thyroid Storm (extreme Hyperthyroidism) dx
TSH (low); T3/T4 (high); not determinate (clinical best)
Thyroid Storm (extreme Hyperthyroidism) tx
ICU admission; PTU, IV hydrocortisone, propranolol; avoid IV dextrose/carbs
Hypothyroidism cause
Graves, Hashimotos; autoimmune (pernicious anemia, rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, Sjogren syndrome, myasthenia gravis); Sheehan syndrome; iodine therapy, thyroidectomy, iodine deficient diet, amyloidosis, lymphoma, scleroderma, lithium, amiodarone
Hypothyroidism s/s
weakness, dry/coarse skin, lethargy, slow speech, cold intolerance, eyelid edema, forgetfulness, facial edema, constipation, coarse hair, weight gain, facial dullness, depression, anemia, bradycardia, hyporeflexia; palpable enlarged thyroid; myxedema (tibial nonpitting fluid retention); dec GI motility
Hypothyroidism dx
TSH (high); T4 (low); (low T4, normal TSH -> secondary); autoimmune (antithyroid peroxidase, antithyroglobulin antibodies)
Hypothyroidism tx
levothyroxine 25-200 mcg/day
Myxedema Crisis (5 H’s) cause
sepsis, cardiac disease, respiratory distress, CNS disease, cold exposure, drug use
Myxedema Crisis (5 H’s) s/s
obtundation, CO2 retention, coma, AMS; hypothermia, hypoventilation, hyponatremia, hypoglycemia, hypotension, rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney injury
Myxedema Crisis (5 H’s) dx
clinical; TSH (high)
Myxedema Crisis (5 H’s) tx
ICU admission; Thyroxine IV bolus 300-400 mcg, then 50-100 mcg/day; avoid morphine
Suppurative Thyroiditis cause
gram-positive bacteria (staph aureus)
Suppurative Thyroiditis s/s
tender thyroid gland, fever, pharyngitis, overlying erythema
Suppurative Thyroiditis dx
fine needle aspiration w/ gram stain/culture; WBC (high), ESR (high)
Suppurative Thyroiditis tx
medications for underlying cause; surgical drainage w/ fluctuation
Subacute Painful Thyroiditis (de Quervain’s, granulomatous, giant cell) cause
preceding viral illness (coxsackie virus, EBV, mumps, measles, adenovirus, echovirus, influenza); worse in summer
Subacute Painful Thyroiditis (de Quervain’s, granulomatous, giant cell) s/s
very tender thyroid gland; fever, fatigue, dysphagia, otalgia (persist for months)
Subacute Painful Thyroiditis (de Quervain’s, granulomatous, giant cell) dx
ESR (high), antithyroid antibody titers (low); thyrotoxicosis initially presents, followed by hypothyroidism/resumption of euthyroid in 12 months
Subacute Painful Thyroiditis (de Quervain’s, granulomatous, giant cell) tx
ASA; b-blockers (lessen symptoms)
Drug Induced Thyroiditis cause
amiodarone
Drug Induced Thyroiditis s/s
hyperthyroidism symptoms, followed by hypothyroid symptoms