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Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
thyroglobulin, Thyroid gland ... the etiology Signs ... Dysphagia, Thyroid gland ... endocrinology #symptoms #signs ... #diagnosis
Acromegaly 
Caused by over-secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. 
The condition is rare
the pituitary gland ... #Acromegaly #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
• Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
erythematosus (SLE) Signs ... infiltration -> Increased gland ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms
Sarcoidosis
Stage 1 - Bilateral LAD without involvement of lung parenchyma
Stage 2 - Bilateral LAD with involvement
Uveitis, parotid gland ... #Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis ... Stages #Staging #Signs
Reactive Arthritis
 • Inflammation of joints (commonly large joints)
    - Asymmetric Oligoarthritis: Joint
pustules of the glans ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Extra-articular manifestations
Skin: 
 • Inflammation of skin (esp. over areas of stress) forms
infiltration damages tear glands ... damage salivary glands ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs and Symptoms
Associated Psychological / Behavioural Features
 • Feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs ... Enlarged parotid glands ... weight Russell's Sign ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Periorbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Dacryoadenitis: infection of the lacrimal glands
b. Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the
of the lacrimal glands ... eyelashes or meibomian glands ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
of the adrenal glands ... Reduced libido • Signs ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... endocrinology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Salivary Gland Anatomy
 - Parotid Glands
 - Sublingual Glands
 - Submandibular Glands

By @rev.med

#Salivary #Glands #Anatomy #Salivation
Salivary Gland Anatomy ... - Parotid Glands ... - Sublingual Glands ... Submandibular Glands ... rev.med #Salivary #Glands