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Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
common), growth hormone ... ) the anterior hormones ... most essential hormones ... the order the hormones ... Signs / Symptoms
Electrolyte imbalances are common findings in many diseases. The kidney is a principally responsible organ for
mechanisms like hormonal ... of antidiuretic hormone ... and parathyroid hormone ... broad range of signs ... presents with signs
Acromegaly 
Caused by over-secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. 
The condition is rare
over-secretion of growth hormone ... #Acromegaly #Signs
Hypomagnesemia (Serum level < 1.7 mg/dL)
Neuromuscular manifestations 
 • Tremor, tetany, seizures 
 • Weakness
• Parathyroid hormone ... Hypomagnesemia #Signs
Clinical Effects of Large and Small Pituitary Tumours
Local complications - Headache, Visual field defect, Disconnection hyperprolactinaemia,
pituitary apoplexy) Hormone ... Hypopituitarism • Growth hormone ... Pituitary #Tumors #Signs
Feedback Loop: Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth Hormone:
 • Liver -> GHR activates JAK-STAT pathway -> Incr IGF1
Feedback Loop: Growth Hormone ... (GH) Growth Hormone ... activates lipolysis Signs
Hypocalcemia is an electrolyte imbalance and is indicated by a low level of calcium in the
of parathyroid hormone ... overview #symptoms #signs
Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Negative feedback on hypothalamus/pituitary, Decreasing ACTH -> Decr Sex
ACTH -> Decr Sex Hormones ... pathophysiology #signs
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Clonus, Babinski’s sign ... • Lhermitte’s sign ... pupillary defect SIGNS ... Signs and symptoms ... adrenocorticotropin hormone
Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Face
 • Melasma
Abdomen
 • Linea Nigra 
Hormone induced
Linea Nigra Hormone ... • Chadwick's sign