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Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
Growth Hormone Excess ... GH excess prior ... GH excess after ... Overproduction #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
Primary Hyperthyroidism - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Note: Although rare, gestational diseases can lead to thyrotoxicosis due
thyrotoxicosis due to excess ... hyperthyroidism due to excess ... Signs/Symptoms: ... Hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... a scrotum #21HydroxylaseDeficiency ... pathophysiology #genetics #endocrinology
Feedback Loop: Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth Hormone:
 • Liver -> GHR activates JAK-STAT pathway -> Incr IGF1
activates lipolysis Signs ... lipid • GH excess ... #FeedbackLoop #endocrinology
Lower Urinary Tract Infection: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

- Predisposing Factors:  Immunocompromised state, diabetes, elderly, female
Lower Urinary Tract ... Fecal bacteria access ... epithelium -> Lower ... causing symptoms Signs ... Pathophysiology #Signs
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Arrogant, Haughty Behaviors or Attitude - Often display
beauty, brilliance, power ... fantasies (success, power ... - Entitlement, Excess ... Psychiatry #Criteria #Signs