Endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
specific antibody for DM type I?
A
GAD. glutamic acid decarboxylase
2
Q
if man has pathologic fractures, be suspicious for 2ndary osteoporosis. what could be these underlying causes for the osteoporosis?
A
malabsorption (Celiacs, etc) vit D deficiency multiple myeloma hypogonadism primary hyperparathyroidism
3
Q
do US on thyroid. what is the cutoff of size for getting FNA vs reimaging in 6-12 months?
A
< 1 cm, watch and wait 6-12 mo reimage
> 1 cm get FNA
4
Q
medullary thyroid. what hormone is overproduced?
A
calcitonin
5
Q
clinically looks like hypERthyroidism. body scan of iodide uptake shows in pelvis. what is it?
A
stroma ovarii
6
Q
AMS + bone pain + abdominal pain
occurs in what electrolyte abnormality?
A
hypercalcemia
