Endocrinology Flashcards
DM + Obesity Dual OHA Drugs
Metformin + DPP4 Inhibitor
Cushinoid Features + Normal Dexamethasone suppression test
Psuedo Cushing Syndrome (Seen in Alcoholics)
Low sodium + Quadriparasis + Inability to swallow or speak
Central Pontine Myelinolysis
Thyroid Lymphoma Management
Chemotherapy + External Beam Radiotherapy
Amenorrhoea + Low LH and FSH
Hypothalamic Hypogonadism
Hypoglycemia with no cause identified
Inpatient 72 hour fasting and check insulin + C-peptide levels
Causes of Hypoglycemia
EXPLAIN
- EXogenous Drugs - Insulin,
- Pituitary Insufficiency
- Liver Failure
- Adrenal Failure
- Insulinomas
-Non-Pancreatic Neoplasms
Acromegaly Medical Management
- Cabergoline
- Octreotide
Differentia between MEN 1 and MEN 2
MEN 1 has angiofibromas not seen in MEN 2
SIADH Diagnosis
- Serum Osmolality <275 mOsm
- Urine Osmolality > 100 mOsm
- Urine Sodium >30
Post Surgery follow up for thyroid cancer
TSH supression with thyroxine and dynamic risk stratification
Cushings Initial Investigations
- 2 x 24 hour urine free cortisol
- Overnight Dexamethasone suppression test
To differentiate pituitary adenoma and ectopic ACTH
High Dose Dexamethasone suppression test
Acromegaly Initial Test
IGF-1 Levels
MI + DM OHA of choice
SGLT2 - Empaglifozin
Diabetics undergoing strenuous exercise + Needs Insulin
Insulin Pump
Proximal Muscle weakness + Long Standing Diabetes
Diabetic Amyotrophy
Addisons + Amenorrhoea hormone responsible
Prolactin
Carbimazole + Sore Throat
Agranulocytosis
Elevated Parathyroid Hormone-related Protein (PTHrP) Seen in
Hypercalcemia of Malignancy