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Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
Growth Hormone Excess ... of onset of GH excess ... GH excess prior ... GH excess after ... 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 ... Hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
a scrotum #21HydroxylaseDeficiency ... pathophysiology #genetics #endocrinology
Feedback Loop: Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth Hormone:
 • Liver -> GHR activates JAK-STAT pathway -> Incr IGF1
lipid • GH excess ... #FeedbackLoop #endocrinology
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
A good mnemonic ... #SideEffects #endocrinology ... #mnemonic #GLFTAP
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Arrogant, Haughty Behaviors or Attitude - Often display
of others NPD Mnemonic ... - Entitlement, Excess ... Signs #Symptoms #Mnemonic