Endocrine COPY Flashcards
Results of water deprivation test in Primary/Psychogenic polydipsia? DI?
Primary or psychogenic - negative water deprivation test (Concentrates Urine) DI - positive water deprivation test (Cant Concentrate urine)
Pt presents with anemia, diarrhea, necrotic migratory erthema and weightloss chelosis. Dx? Test? Rx?
Glaucognoma. Check gucagon levels > 500. Resect
Single most common cause of hypothyroidism? Test? Rx?
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Measure TSH and FT4. Can to TPO antibodies if diagnosis unclear Rx: Thyroxine.
Pt presents with galactorrhea, amenorrhea and infertility. Men experience erectile dysfunction and decreased libido. Dx? Test? Rx?
Hyperprolactinemia. 1. Check levels > 200 means pituatiatry 2. Rule out other causes. Beta HCG, TRH, BUN/CR (Renal failure can lead to elevated prolactin levels) 3. Then MRI. Rx: 1. Dopamine agonist (Cabergoline/Bromocriptine) 2. Transphenoidal surgery (2nd line because most prolactinomas shrink with D2 agnosist)
Pt presents with Moon fascies and abdominal fat, skinny legs, osteoprosis, HTN, ammenorrhea, erectile dysfunction and polyuria. Dx? First step to diagnosis? Where to check for location? Rx?
Cushings Syndrome (hypercortisolism ATCH dependent- from pituitary or non-pituitary source ACTH secreting tumor or ACTH independent- due to adrenal source.) First step in diagnosis 24-hr urine cortisol or 1mg dexamethaseone supprssion test. Decreased ACTH means adrenal origin. If High and suppressed by Dexamethasone then pituitary. If high and not suppressed by dexamethasone then it could be Ectopic Carcinoid/Pituitary. Conduct MRI, if nothing seen on MRI, sample the inferior pertrosal sinus for ACTH after giving CRH. An elevated ACTH from the venous drainage will indicate a pituitary source. (Some are not seen on MRI) If this pertrossal sampling is normal then do CT chest to look for Ectopic carcinoid. Rx: Transphenoidal if brain, adrenalectomy if adrenal, minimize steroid if steroid induced.
Pt has thyroid surgery and now presents with Chovstek, Tetany, QT Prolongation, Hypotension, Circumoral tingling of the hands and feet. Dx? What are the other 3 common reasons? Tests (4)? Rx?
Hypocalcemia. Primary hypoparathyroidism from post neck surgery ie thyroidectomy. Hypomagnesemia (Mag stimulates PTH, low levels lead to Ca loss in urine) and Renal Failure (cant activate Vit D), Increased Albumin due to Respiratory Alkalotic State. 1. Check Ionized/Free and total Ca level and Albumin level (for every 1 pt decrease albumin the total Ca will decrease by .8 (Respiratory alkalaosis causes more binding of Ca to Albumin which would lower the ionized as well) 2. Check Vit D 3. PTH 4. Check Mag level Rx: Treat the underlying disorder. Replace mag. Give oral Calcium, Vitamin D.
Pt presents with EPISODIC/Paroxsymal Hypertension, HA, sweating, palpitations, tremors. Dx? First step in diagnosis? Next step after biochemical testing? When to do MIBG Rx? Common copmplication of rx?
Pheochromocytoma. 24 hr urinary fractionated metanephrines and catecholamines or plasma metanephrines. CT/MRI of abdomen. MIBG ( radioactive iosotope scan) if CT/MRI negative or if suspicion for malignancy or tumor >5cm. If positive then genetic testing (MEN 2A/2B.) Alpha blockers (Phenoxybenzamine.) for 2 weeks w/ IVF prior to surgery to prevent crisis then surgery for removal of adrenal. Can give BBB after alpha blockade. During surgery pts can become hypotensive due loss of catecholamines give NS bolus, pressors if needed.
Difference btw primary hypeparathyroidism and familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia? Rx for FHH Rx for PPTH? Complication of PPTH?
both have elevated PTH, FHH has mildly elevate Ca with hardly no symptoms. Urine Ca <200, UCCR < 1.0 in FHH because mutation in calcium sensing receptor which causes in ability to excrete Ca. PPTH has urine Ca > 200 and UCCR >2.0 All the elevated CA is able to excrete. Rx for FHH is reassurance. PPTH is parathyroidectomy if symptomatic, kidney stones, CKD and < 50 to prevent osteoporosis.
Severe Hypothyroidism, AMS, hypothermia. Dx? Rx?
Myxedema Coma. Admit to ICU, IV Levothyroxine + IV Hydrocortisone.
State if there is HTN and Virilization for each: 1. 21 alpha hydroxylase 2. 11-hydroxylase 3. 17- hydroxylase. Management?
- Hypotension, Virilization in Girls, Precocious Puberty in Boys 2. Hypertension, Virilization in Girls, Precocious puberty in boys 3. Hypertension and female like boys
Rx: Fluids, Salt repletion and Cortisol to decrease ACTH. Can give fludrocortisone to severe 21 alpha-hydroxylase.
Common incidental finding on CT/MRI where no pituitary gland is present but pts have no functional endocrine deficiency. Dx?
Empty Sella Syndrome
Can be caused by Chronic Lung cancer, TB, Abcess, Sacroid, CNS stroke, Injury, Surgery or Trauma, SAH. SSRIS are ALSO a common cause. Pt presents with Euvolemic Hyponatremic State. Why? Test? Rx for Mild? Moderate? Severe? Chronic?
SIADH. Euvolemic because pts still have the ability to excrete free excess water. They retain free water and expel Na+. Test: Plasma Osmal 300 (In appropriately concentrated.) Plasma Na
Hyperthyroidism with proptosis and exopthalmus and myxedema. Dx? Best initial test? Most accurate test? Rx?
Graves Disease. Diangosed on Hx and physical exam. Lab studies confirm. TSH low and T4 High. RAUI shows Diffuse Increased uptake. (Only do if diagnosis is unclear.) Antimicrosomal and Antithyroglobulin abx are present as well. (Rarely checked). First give Propanolol and PTU or Methimazole before Ablation (Standard of Treatment) Will need Synthroid after this. Thyroidectomy during 2nd trimester if pt is pregnant give PTU during the first. Steroids for myxedema and exopthalamus.
Hyperthyroid with tender thyroid. Pt was sick previously with URI and fever. Compains of neck, jaw and ear pain. ESR > 90, Elevated AST/ALT. Dx? Best initial test? Most accurate test? Rx?
Subacute, Dequarveins Thyroiditis (occurs post viral infection.) Transient: Low TSH and High T4, Then High TSH and low T4 ( hyperthyroid to hypo) RAUI decreased uptake (due to destruction of gland no synthesis done). Seen in postpartum, silent, iodine induce thyroididitis. Give NSAID/ASA supportive.
Like DKA for the hyperthyroid. Pt presents with Coma, delirium, tachycardia, restlessness, emesis, jaundice and diarrhea. Dx? Management?
Thyroid Storm (Brought on by trauma, stress, infection, surgery.) IVF, Cooling Blankets, IV PTU, IV Propanolol, Iodine (to inhibit hormone release) and IV Dexamethesone (prevents the conversion of T3 to T4 and gives adrenal support)