• Endocrinology

    Anterior Pituitary Disorders

    August 21, 2021 /

    Name 7 disorders of the anterior pituitary? Remember anterior pituitary produces FLAT PiG (FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH, Prolactin, GH) so in that order… FSH or LSH producing tumors – called functional gonadotroph adenomas (FGA) ACTH producing adenoma – Cushing’s disease TSH producing adenoma – Central hyperthyroidism Prolactin producing adenoma (prolactinoma) GH producing adenoma (gigantism in kids, acromegaly in adults) Hypopituitarism – can be due to infection, infarction, or surgery. Acute hypopituitarism can lead to coma and death. Empty Sella syndrome – pituitary is located elsewhere rather than in the sell turcica, so not seen there on MRI. What are 4 expected symptoms & signs for hyperprolactinemia? Hypogonadism – in women…

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  • Endocrinology

    Endocrinology – topics

    May 26, 2020 /

    Hypothalamus & Pituitary Neuroendocrinology Pituitary masses and tumors Posterior pituitary disorders Thyroid Diagnostic testing for suspected thyroid disease Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism & Thyroiditis Nontoxic diffuse goiter Thyroid nodule Thyroid cancer Adrenal Cortex Adrenal cortex Endocrine hypertension Endocrine pancreas Type 2 diabetes mellitus Type 1 diabetes mellitus Hypoglycemia Obesity Lipid disorders Mineral Metabolism Osteoporosis Rickets & Osteomalacia Kidney stones Reproductive endocrinology Hormonal contraception Hormonal therapies Testicular disorders Pregnancy and endocrine changes Pediatric endocrinology Disorders of sexual development Growth disorders Multi-organ endocrine disorders Multiple endocrine metaplasia (MEN) HIV/AIDs – endocrine problems

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