Endocrine Flashcards
pituitary tumor, parathyroid adenoma, pancreatitc tumor (esp gastrinoma)
MEN 1
primary hyperparathyroid, pheochromocytoma, medullary thyroid cancer,
MEN 2A
pheochromocytoma, medullary thyroid cancer, marfanoid habitus, mucosal neruomas
MEN 2B/3
painful thyroid enlarge after viral illness, transient hyperthyroid, less radioactive iodine uptake, elevated esr
subacute granulomatous thyroiditis
histo of subacute granulomatous thyroiditis
inflammatory infiltrate with macrophages and giant cells
histo of hashimotos
lymphocytic infiltrates with well-developed germinal centers, Hurthle cells (eosinophillic epithelial cells)
histo of extensive fibrosis extending into other tissues beyond the thyroid capsule
Riedel thyroiditis
delayed puberty, hypogonadism, and anosmia
Kallman
pathophys of Kallman
defective migration of GnRH releasing neurons to hypothalamus
pathophys of long term use of corticosteroids
suppress HPA axis, leads to bilateral andrenal atrophy
sudden cessation of long term use of corticosteroids can precipitate…
adrenal crisis
muscle cramps, perioral paresthesia, hypotension, neuromuscular hyperexcitability
hypocalcemia
common cause of acute hypocalcemia
injury to parathyroid glands during thyroid surgery leads to hypoparathyroid
urine of SIADH patients
innapropriately concentrated given degree of hyponatremia >100