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A 50 yo F with a history of poor dentition presents to the ED with fever
Diagnosis: Cavitary ... CXR #ChestXRay #Cavitary ... #LungAbscess #AirFluidLevel
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
Growth Hormone Excess ... share the same pathophysiology ... • Decr visual acuity ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology
Diabetes Insipidus vs Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH (SIADH) - Comparison Table

Diabetes Insipidus - Inadequate ADH
SIADH -
Inadequate ADH SIADH - Excess ... Comparison #Table #Pathophysiology ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Primary Hyperthyroidism - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Note: Although rare, gestational diseases can lead to thyrotoxicosis due
thyrotoxicosis due to excess ... hyperthyroidism due to excess ... Hyperthyroidism #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology
Feedback Loop: Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth Hormone:
 • Liver -> GHR activates JAK-STAT pathway -> Incr IGF1
lipid • GH excess ... #FeedbackLoop #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology
Menstrual Cycle Physiology: Ovarian Cycle – Ovulation Explained

Around Day 14, estrogen exerts sudden +++ positive feedback
the graph for clarity ... #OvarianCycle #pathophysiology ... #Ovulation #endocrinology
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
- If GH excess ... malignancy Pathophysiology ... islet cell tumor, excess ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology ... #Treatment #Pathophysiology
Lower Urinary Tract Infection: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

- Predisposing Factors:  Immunocompromised state, diabetes, elderly, female
physical defenses (gravity ... Fecal bacteria access ... UrinaryTractInfection #LUTI #Pathophysiology