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Primary hypoadrenalism (Addison’s disease) – symptoms, signs

#Diagnosis #Hypoadrenalism #Addisons #Disease #Hypoadrenalism #Signs #Symptoms

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hypoadrenalism (Addison’s disease ... ) – symptoms, signs ... Hypoadrenalism #Signs ... #Symptoms ** ... Basic and Clinical Endocrinology
Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
Graves’ Disease: ... the etiology Signs ... /Symptoms: - Pretibial ... pathophysiology #endocin #endocrinology ... #symptoms #signs
Primary Hyperthyroidism - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Note: Although rare, gestational diseases can lead to thyrotoxicosis due
rare, gestational diseases ... Signs/Symptoms: ... Hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Insufficiency Addison's Disease ... Lymphoma Metastatic Disease ... Reduced libido • Signs ... #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Clinical Effects of Large and Small Pituitary Tumours
Local complications - Headache, Visual field defect, Disconnection hyperprolactinaemia,
• Cushing's disease ... Pituitary #Tumors #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis ... #Endocrinology
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical findings
 • Pain in lumbar area and gluteal region: (Dull, insidious
more constant as disease ... progresses) - X-ray ... thoracic kyphosis, X-ray ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
Cardiovascular disease ... Overproduction #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
Females may be labeled ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... pathophysiology #genetics #endocrinology
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
Typical symptoms ... Less Typical Symptoms ... More Specific Signs ... Chest x-ray: signs ... coronary artery disease
Pseudogout: pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - Idiopathic (vast majority of cases) -> Mechanism unknown
 - Familial
ultrasound and/or x-ray ... osteophytes seen on x-ray ... Pseudogout #CPPD #Disease ... #Signs #Symptoms