Miscellaneous Endocrinology Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of gynaecomastia
A
Puberty
Androgen deficient syndromes eg. Kallman
Testicular failure or cancer (Seminoma)
Liver disease
Haemodialysis
Drugs- DISCO King (digoxin, isoniazid, spironolactone, cannabis or cimetidine, oestrogens, ketoconazole)
2
Q
Klienfelters syndrome
A
XXY
Taller than average
Lack of secondary sexual characteristics
Small, firm testes
Infertile
Gynaecomastia (increased risk of male breast cancer)
Elevated gonadotropins, low testosterone
3
Q
Management of hypophosphataemia
A
Mild- moderate: phosphate sandoz effervescent tablets
Severe (<0.32) or symptomatic: IV phosphate
