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Erectile Dysfunction: Pathogenesis

Erectile Dysfunction - Persistent or recurrent inability to achieve an erection sufficient to achieve
Erectile Dysfunction ... Pathogenesis Erectile ... and rigidity Endocrinologic ... Pathophysiology #Urology ... #Diagnosis
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
Growth Hormone Excess ... GH excess prior ... fraction • HTN #GrowthHormone ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
Feedback Loop: Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth Hormone:
 • Liver -> GHR activates JAK-STAT pathway -> Incr IGF1
lipid • GH excess ... metabolic abn #GrowthHormone ... #FeedbackLoop #endocrinology
Priapism: Pathogenesis

 - Post-cavernosal venous occlusion -> Post-cavernosal venous drainage is mechanically obstructed e.g. sickle cell
detumescence (erection-ending ... Priapism Prolonged erection ... Pathophysiology #Urology ... #Diagnosis