10 results
Feedback Loop: Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth Hormone:
 • Liver -> GHR activates JAK-STAT pathway -> Incr IGF1
Growth Hormone (GH ... chondrocytes -> Incr ossification ... activates lipolysis Signs ... /Symptoms: • GH ... #FeedbackLoop #endocrinology
Features of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism

#hyperthyroidism #hypothyroidism #features #signs #symptoms #endocrinology
Features of hyperthyroidism ... hypothyroidism #features ... #signs #symptoms ... #endocrinology
Acromegaly 
Caused by over-secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. 
The condition is rare
growth hormone (GH ... #Acromegaly #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis ... #Endocrinology
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
GH excess prior ... GH excess after ... Acne • Coarse features ... Overproduction #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
Cushing Syndrome - Signs and Symptoms
Generalized: Weight gain, Slow healing of cuts, Increased risk of infections,
Cushing Syndrome - Signs ... and Symptoms Generalized ... Increased risk of fractures ... #Symptoms #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
and signs. ... Symptoms: Tiredness ... #Hypothyroid #Features ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #PhysicalExam #Endocrinology
Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica (TPO) on Bronchoscopy

Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TBPOCP) is an uncommon benign condition affecting the lumen of
Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica ... chondrification and ossification ... non‐specific respiratory symptoms ... common presenting symptoms ... discuss clinical features
Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica (TPO) on Bronchoscopy

Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TBPOCP) is an uncommon benign condition affecting the lumen of
Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica ... chondrification and ossification ... non‐specific respiratory symptoms ... common presenting symptoms ... discuss clinical features
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
following order; GH ... Signs / Symptoms ... #SideEffects #endocrinology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Diagnosis and Clinical Features ... , pathological fractures ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology