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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Ketoacidosis (DKA ... pts under large stresses ... Polydipsia #dka ... pathophysiology #comparison ... #endocrinology
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic ... crises in patients ... with diabetes ... Key signs/symptoms ... of HHS/DKA: Both
Typical Clinical Features of DKA:
 - 
Acetone breath 
 - Tachycardia 
 - Soft Bp
Typical Clinical ... - Soft Bp - Hyperglycemia ... respirations - Nausea ... #Diagnosis #Diabetic ... #Symptoms #Signs
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... and Clinical Findings ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... pathophysiology #endocrinology ... #diabetes
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... For pituitary masses ... Signs / Symptoms ... Hyperprolactinemia • Diabetes ... #SideEffects #endocrinology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Diagnosis and Clinical ... , oral cavity) Caused ... of severe hyperglycemia ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism Overview Clinical ... hypercalcemia, Hyperglycemia ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #differential #endocrinology ... #signs #symptoms