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Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
GHRH hypothalamic tumors ... neuroendocrine tumors ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Puberty Onset • GH Excess ... Puberty • Adrenal Tumor ... • Ovarian Tumor ... Resistance • Acromegaly ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Lysis Syndrome ... Lysis Syndrome: ... : Lysis of tumor ... #Lysis #Syndrome ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
- If GH excess ... pancreatic islet cell tumor ... , excess GHRH release ... Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome ... #Endocrinology