Endocrine Screening Flashcards
Muscle weakness prominence in those with endocrine disorders
Very common. Seen in 70% of people with hyperthyroidism
Weakness secondary to an endocrine problem is usually
Proximal muscle groups
Symmetrical
Painless
Unrelated to disease severity and duration
Periarthritis
Inflammation of periarticular structures such as tendons, ligaments and joint capsules
Incidence of periarthritis
5x greater in people with diabetes
Musculoskeletal signs and symptoms that can present due to endocrine disorders
Muscle weakness, myalgia, and fatigue Periarthritis Calcific tendonitis Chondrocalcinosis (pseudogout) Spondyloarthropathy Carpal tunnel syndrome
Where is calcific tendonitis most common?
In the shoulder
What endocrine disorders can occur with calcific tendonitis?
Hypothyroidism
Diabetes mellitus
What is chondrocalcinosis?
Deposition of calcium in cartilage
How and where is chondrocalcinosis found?
Often found on an x-ray in hyaline and/or fibrous cartilage
What percentage of patients with Chondrocalcinosis have an endocrine problem?
5-10%
What kind of endocrine disorders do those with chondrocalcinosis present with?
Hypothyroid
Hyperparathyroidism
Diabetes Mellitus
Acromegaly
What does spondyloarthropathy and osteoarthritis usually affect?
Peripheral joints or the spine
What endocrine disorders are associated with spondyloarthropathy and osteoarthritis?
Thyroid disorders
Diabetes mellitus
Acromegaly
Thyroid disorders
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid storm
Pancreas disorders
DM type 2
