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Hormonal Secretions of the Adrenal Gland

#Adrenal #Gland #Cortex #Medulla #Hormones #Pathophysiology #Endocrinology
Secretions of the Adrenal ... Gland #Adrenal ... #Gland #Cortex ... Pathophysiology #Endocrinology
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
relaxation of the ankle ... #PhysicalExam #Hypothyroidism ... #Ankle #Reflexes ... #Delayed #Clinical ... Video #Neurology #Endocrinology
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid gland structure-related
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism
 • Parathyroid adenoma
 • Parathyroid hyperplasia
 • Parathyroid
Hypercalcemia Parathyroid gland ... ) Parathyroid gland ... vitamin A intake • Hyperthyroidism ... , adrenal, prostate ... Hypercalcemia #Causes #endocrinology
Primary vs Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency - Pathophysiology
Primary AI = adrenal glands themselves are the problem. This
Primary vs Secondary Adrenal ... glands themselves ... the pituitary gland ... leads to limited adrenal ... Pathophysiology #endocrinology
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Hormone • MRI of adrenal ... glands, pituitary ... gland ARUPConsult ... diagnosis #algorithm #endocrinology ... #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Nipple Discharge - Galactorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

↑ TSH - Primary hypothyroidism
↑ ß-HCG - Pregnancy
↑ Creatinine
TSH - Primary hypothyroidism ... Creatinine - Chronic renal ... MRI of pituitary gland
Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... thyroglobulin, Thyroid gland ... Dysphagia, Thyroid gland ... pathophysiology #endocin #endocrinology ... #symptoms #signs
Acromegaly 
Caused by over-secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. 
The condition is rare
the pituitary gland ... #Acromegaly #Signs ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... of pregnancy, critical ... → Signs of ... algorithm #diagnosis #endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Diagnosis Adrenal ... gland appropriately ... with pituitary gland ... gland) #Adrenal ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology