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Hormonal Secretions of the Adrenal Gland

#Adrenal #Gland #Cortex #Medulla #Hormones #Pathophysiology #Endocrinology
of the Adrenal Gland ... #Adrenal #Gland ... Pathophysiology #Endocrinology
Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
thyroglobulin, Thyroid gland ... the etiology Signs ... 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
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
MRI of adrenal glands ... , pituitary gland ... diagnosis #algorithm #endocrinology
Primary vs Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency - Pathophysiology
Primary AI = adrenal glands themselves are the problem. This
Primary AI = adrenal glands ... the pituitary gland ... Pathophysiology #endocrinology
IgG4-Related Disease
Clinical history:  Man, 60 years, multiorgan involvement, unique or multiple inflammatory pseudotumor
4 phenotypes:
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sinusitis, parotid gland ... submandibular gland ... , lacrimal gland ... aorta, salivary glands ... Disease #diagnosis #management
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
if the adrenal gland ... with pituitary gland ... problem with adrenal gland ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid gland structure-related
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism
 • Parathyroid adenoma
 • Parathyroid hyperplasia
 • Parathyroid
Hypercalcemia Parathyroid gland ... ) Parathyroid gland ... Hypercalcemia #Causes #endocrinology
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 •
or in the oil gland ... A blocked oil gland ... Clinical #Diagnosis #Management
Gastric Epithelial Polyps - Evaluation and Management 
Hyperplastic Polyps
Fundic gland polyps (FGP)
Gastric Adenomas
Gastric Neuroendocrine Tumours (NET)
Hamartomatous
Evaluation and Management ... Polyps Fundic gland ... Polyps #diagnosis #Management