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Primary Hyperthyroidism - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Note: Although rare, gestational diseases can lead to thyrotoxicosis due
thyrotoxicosis due to excess ... hyperthyroidism due to excess ... production by the pituitary ... Signs/Symptoms: ... Hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
Growth Hormone Excess ... GH excess prior ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Overproduction #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
Feedback Loop: Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth Hormone:
 • Liver -> GHR activates JAK-STAT pathway -> Incr IGF1
activates lipolysis Signs ... /Symptoms: • GH ... lipid • GH excess ... #FeedbackLoop #endocrinology ... pathophysiology #pituitary
IgA Vasculitis – Henoch Scholein Purpura: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 - Infectious Agents - 50% have
necrosis factor a inhibitors ... nephrotic/nephritic syndrome ... and ankles) #HSP ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis #Signs ... #Symptoms