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sx of pheochromocytoma vs neuroblastoma
pheochromocytoma will have episodic htn. Neuro does not
drainage of left adrenal vs right adrenal
left adrenal drains to left renal. Right adrenal drains directly to IVC
what pituitary hormones are made in basophils
BFLAT = FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH
what nucleus is responsible for secretion of ADH
supraoptic nucleus
what nucleus is responsible for secretion of oxytocin
paraventricular nucleus
what cranial hallmarks locate the pituitary gland
sella turcica near sphenoid bone
what gene products are made in the POMC gene
ACTH, MSH, beta-lipotropin, beta-endorphin
what gene are neurophysins made on
same gene as the hormone (secreted together - analogous to C peptide)
what hormones are secreted from anterior pituitary
FLAT PiG = FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH, Prolactin, GH
what pituitary hormones possess alpha subunit
FSH, LH, TSH, hCG (therefore these have some level of cross-reactivity)
secretion of what hormone is interrupted first in hypopituitary lesion
GNRH, then GH
what amino acids can stimulate GH
Arg, His
is GH secreted at constant levels throughout day
no, sleep increases GH, :. Diurnal cycle
stimulation tests are used for ____, suppression tests are used for ____
underactive gland vs hyperactive gland
in a pancreatic islet, where are the beta cells located
center of islet
in what part of the pancreas are most islets located
tail
which cells do not require insulin for glucose uptake
BRICKL = brain, rbc, intestine, cornea, kidney, liver
where are GLUT2 receptors found
beta islet, liver, kidney, small intestine
7 effects of insulin on metabolism (involving glucose, glycogen, gluconeogenesis, fat, systemic)
1. increase glucose uptake 2. glycogen synthesis 3. decreases gluconeogenesis 4. TG synthesis 5. causes sodium retention in kidney 6. increased protein in muscle 7. increased cellular uptake of potassium and amino acid
how does insulin affect gluconeogenesis
inhibition of glucagon. Insulin INCREASES glycolysis so that prevents gluconeogenisis
adrenergic effects on insulin
alpha stimulation decreases insulin. Beta stim increases insulin
where are GLLUT1 receptors found
RBC, brain
where are GLUT4 receptors found.
adipose, skeletal mm
defects in glucokinase will result in
impaired ability to sense glucose
what intracellular signaling pathway can antagonize insulin pathway
NFkappaB -> Ser/Thr kinase
review mechanism of beta cell sensor
p289
name a homolog of GH
prolactin
what regulates prolactin levels
promote by TRH, inhib by dopamine
what regulates GH levels
promote by GHRH, inhib by somatostatin
regulation of TSH levels
promote by TRH, inhib by somatostatin
effect of body weight on GnRH
decreased body weight decreases GnRH
what hormone regulates GnRH levels
prolactin
tx for prolactinoma
dopamine agonist (eg bromocriptine)
effect of prolactin on dopamine synthesis
increases
3 functions of prolactin
1. milk production 2. inhibits ovulation 3. inhibits spermatogenesis
what nucleus in the hypothalamus secretes dopamine
arcuate
what could be cause of amenorrhea in pt 4-6mo postpartum
Sheehan's syndrome destroys pituitary -- so most likely GnRH, GH levels will be depressed
review steroid biosynthesis pathway
p291
regulated steps in steroid synthesis
StAR, desmolase
what type of enzyme is desmolase
CYP
what is mechanism of metopirone
inhibits 11b hydroxylase
hypertension, hypokalemia. Pseudohermaphrodite male, or female lacking 2* sex characteristics
17alpha
hypotension, masculinization, hyperkalemia, increased renin
21
masculinized, hypertension, decreased cortisol
11beta
how to tell quickly: 17alhpa vs 21 vs 11beta
1 in first digit = HTN; 1 in 2nd digit = masculization
5 main functions of cortisol
1. maintain blood pressure (upregulates alpha1 on arterioles) 2. decrease bone formatoin 3. anti-inflammatory 4. decreased immune function 5. increase gluconeogenesis, lipolysis, proteolysis
is corticol secreted at a constant level throughout day
diurnal variation (highest before waking)
how is cortisol anti-inflammatory
1. blocks phosopholipase A2 (arachadonic acid pathway) 2. decreases synthesis of adhesion molecules (which can cause increased neutrophils) 3. apoptosis of B cells 4. decreases eosiniphils 5. blocks NF kappa B which decreases TNFalhpa 6. blocks IL2
what hormones can decrease synthesis of adhesion molecules on blood vessels
cortisol, epi, norepi
increased what levels of what hormone can predispose to cataracts
cortisol
effect of cortisol on thyroid
1. blocks 5'-deiodinase 2. decreases TSHr on thyroid follicle
effect of cortisol on skin
decreases collagen -> stria
effect of PTH on serum Ca, phosphate and urine phosphate
increases serum calcium, decreases serum phosphate and increases urinary phosphate
4 effects of PTH on calcium and phosphate and vitamin D
1. increases bone resportion of calcium and phosphate 2. increased resportion of calcium in DCT 3. decreased kidney resporption of phosphate (excreted as cAMP) 4. increased 1alpha hydroxylase
effect of PTH on osteoblast
MCSF, RANKL expression
effect of Mg on PTH
less Mg means less PTH
causes of decreased Mg
DAAD = diarrhea, aminoglycoside, diuretic, alcohol abuse
another name for IL1
osteoclast activating factor
when is a negative calcium balance seen physiologically
pregnancy and lactation
vitamin D2 vs D3
D2 is from plants, D3 from sun exposure
what cells make calcitonin
parafollicular cells of thyroid
what endocrine hormones act through cAMP
FLAT CHAMP = FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH, CRH, hCG, ADH (V2), MSH, PTH, ALSO calcitonin, GHRH, glucagon, epinephrine
what signaling pathway does ANP use
cGMP
what signaling pathway does NO use
cGMP
what endocrine hormones act through IP3
GOAT = GnRH, oxytoxin, ADH (V1), ATII, TRH
where are thyroid receptors located
nuclear
where are steroid receptors located
cytoplasmic
what kinase Is intrinsic tyrosine kinase associated with
MAP kinase
what pathway is receptor-associated tyrosine kinase (NOT INTRINSIC TYROSINE KINASE) associated with
JAK/STAT
what signals use receptor associated tyrosine kinase
GH, prolactin, IL2
what signals use intrinsic tyrosine kinase
growth factors (eg insulin, PDGF, IGF, etc )
effect of increased sex hormone binding globulin on men
gynecomastia
effect of decreased sex hormone binding globulin on women
hirsutism
5 functions of thyroid hormone
1. bone growth (synergy with GH) 2. increase beta1 in heart 3. CNS maturation and mental alertness 4. increases na/k pump (BMR) 5. glyogenolysis, gluconeogenesis, lipolysis
effect of beta blockers on thyroid hormone
indirectly can reduce symptoms, but also bb inhibits 5' iodinase
relationship between thyroid and muscle growth
see decreased type 2 muscle in hypothyroid (increased breakdown elevates CK)
relationship of thyroid on fat levels
thyroid increases LDLr
effect of hypothyroid on bone growth
bone age < chronological age
name things which can increase thyroxine binding globulin
estrogen (ie pregnancy, ocp)
name things which can decrease thyroxine binding globulin
hepatic failure, androgen
causes of cushing
in order of mc: STEROIDS, pituitary adenoma = cushing's dz, ectopic acth, adrenal adenoma, carcinoma or hyperplasia
best screening test for cushing
24 hour cortisol
dexamethasone suppression on healthy person
low dose will suppress cortisol
dexamethasone suppression on pituitary adenoma
only high dose will suppress
dexamethasone suppression on ectopic acth tumor
cannot be suprressed
dexamethasone suppression on adrenal tumor
cannot be suppressed
skin changes with thinning and purple stria
cushing
osteoporosis, amenorrhea, muscle weakness, and recurrent infection
cushing
why does increased cortisol result in muscle weakness
gluconeogenesis results in breakdown
why is there increased fat in cushing
increased glucose results in insulin release
what is nelson's syndrome
bilateral adrenectomy results in enlargement of existing pituitary adenoma
pt develops bitemporal hemianopsia and galactorrhea after adrenal tumor was excised
nelson's syndrome
ACTH levels in: iatrogenic cushings, cushing dz, ectopic acth tumor, adrenal tumor
low, high, highest, low
causes of 2* hyperaldosteronism
anything which causes kidney to perceive low volume state (less CO like CHF, fluid compartment shift like ascites/cirrhosis, nephrotic syndorme, renal artery stenosis, etc)
renin levels in conn's syndrome vs 2* hyperaldosteronism
low renin in conn's, high in 2*
causes of addisons
usually autoimmune, but TB or met
2* adrenal insufficiency vs addison's
2* = just less acth, don't see hyperpigmentation and kyperkalemia.
2 ways to dx addisons
1. cortrosyn stimulation test (detect cortisol production) 2. mitopirone test (detect acth)
how to dx addisons vs waterhouse friedrichsen
waterhouse is acute, with some sx of DIC and septicemia
dx of pheochromocytoma
urinary vma is elevated
tx for pheo
phenoxybenzamine, w/ surgery
sx of episodic hyperadrenergic sx
paroxysmal bp, pain (headache), perspiration, palpitation, panic/pallor
where does neuroblastoma occur
anywhere along sympathetic chain
why might you see neutrophilic leukocytosis in pheo
epinephrine decreases adhesion molecules
what paraneoplastic product can pheo secrete
epo
rule of 10's for pheo
malig, bilat, extra-adrenal, calcify, kids, familial
urinary labs in pheo vs neuroblastoma
pheo = vma, neuro = hva
what gene is overexpressed in neuroblastoma
nmyc
histological finding of neuroblastoma
homer wright pseudorosette
what marker is neuroblastoma positive for
bombesin
what dz is neuroblastoma assoc w
opsoclonus-myoclonus
facial myxedema and macroglossia
hypothyroid
reflexes in thyroid dz
increased in hyperT
GI effects in thyroid dz
hyper = diarrhea. Hypo = constipation
hla association of hashimoto
dr5
mcc of hypothyroid
hashimoto
ddx of thyrotoxicosis
all hyperthyroid dz, early hypothyroid can present as thyrotoxicosis
painless goiter with hypothyroid
reidel's thyroiditis
histology of hashimoto
hurthle cells (epithelial cell), lymphocytic infiltrate w/ germinal centers
most common location of cretinism
china
endemic vs sporadic cretinism
endemic = iodine deficiency. Sporadic = defect in t4 formation or developmental failure in thyroid formation
cold intolerance, weight gain, and decreased appetite after flulike illness
de quervain (subacute) thyroiditis
what type of hypothyroid has granuloma formation
de quervain (subacute) thyroiditis
thyroid is replaced by fibrous tissue
reidel's thyroiditis
macrophage and eosinophils in hypothyroidism
reidel's thyroiditis
prognosis of someone with de quervain's thyroiditis
self limited
tx for graves dz
need glucocorticoids (antithyroid cannot reverse opthalmopathy)
tender hypothyroidism
de quervain (subacute) thyroiditis
hypothyroidism with jaw pain
de quervain (subacute) thyroiditis
complication of thyrotoxicosis
fatal arrythmia
how to tx thyroid storm
bb, antithyroid
pathogenesis of toxic multinodular goiter
some follicular cells stop responding to TSH (mutation in TSH receptor) -> hot nodules that are not malignant
jod-basedow effect
giving iodine deficient pt iodine produces thyrotoxicosis
do thyroid cancers change thyroid status
no
most common thyroid cancer
papillary
complication of hashimoto
lymphoma (usally NHL)
orphan annie nuclei w/ thyroid cancer
papillary
what type of thyroid cancer has psommama bodies
papillary
which type of thyroid cancer is associated with radation
pipillary
mechanism of invasion: papillary vs follicular
lymphatic vs hematogenous
thyroid cancer with amyloid
medullary
thyroid cancer in iodine deficient areas
follicular
most common cause of 1* hyperparathyroid
adenoma
adenoma vs hyperplasia for all endocrine gland
adenoma results in heterogeneity for size (one part is big, other parts are atrophied from negative feedback). Hyperplasia = diffuse enlargement
sx of hyperPT
stones (hypercalciuria), bones (hypophospatemia and hypercalcemia -> osteitis fibrosa cystica, osteoporosis, osteomalacia), groans (gastrin secretion due to calcium, pancreatitis), moans (calcium related)
labs in 1* hyperpth
increased pth, alp, and increased camp in urine
how to dx hyperPT based on anatomy
primary is an adenoma. Secondary is usually hyperplasia
where is subperiosteal thinning in osteitis fibrosa cystica
medial phalanges 2&3
1* vs 2* hyperpt
2* = LOW calcium and HIGH phosphate
review hypoPT graph
p299
mcc of hypopt
1. surgical excision 2. autoimmune 3. digeorge 4. low magnesium
what is chvostek's sign
tapping of facial n leads to contraction
what is albrights hereditary osteodystrophy? Inheritance?
type of pseudohypoPT, AD, kidney can't respond to PTH.
sx of pseudohypoPT
short stature, shortened 4th and 5th digits
mcc pituitary adenoma
prolactinoma
what is cabergoline
dopamine agonist (eg bromocriptine)
when is GH normally increased
stress, exercise, hypoglyemia. has diurnal cycle so at night
dx of acromegaly
increased serum IGF. Fail to suppress GH w/ glucose tolerance
what pituitary hormones help to promote insulin resistance
GH, thyroid, cortisol
tx for acromegaly
ostreotide + surgery
risk of death with gigantism
every organ gets bigger including heart -> cardiomyopathy
causes of central DI
pituitary tumor, trauma, surgery, histiocytosis X
causes of 2* nephrogenic DI
hypercalcemia, lithium, demeclocycline (ADH antagonist)
how to dz between psychogenic, central, and nephrogenic DI
water deprivation test -- in dz, osm will not go up. Then desmopressin can distinguish central vs nephrogenic
serum osmolarity in di
>290
tx for nephrogenic DI
thiazide (helps to push out electrolytes) and amiloride and indomethacin
DI: damage to pituitary stalk vs hypothalamus
pituitary stalk -> transient DI. Hypothalamus -> permanent
causes of SIADH
1. ectopic ADH (eg small cell) 2. any CNS issue 3. any pulmonary issue 4. Drugs (eg cyclophosphamide)
in SIADH, what is total amount of sodium relative to normal
decreased, because body responds to excess ADH by decreasing aldosterone :. Throws out salt and keeps potassium.
Complication of SIADH
seizures
tx for siadh
demeclocycline (ADH antagonist), water restrict
what is demeclocycline
adh antagonist
what type of diabetes assoc w dka
dm1
what type of dm assoc w hyperosmolar coma
dm2
mcc death in dm
MI
2 pathogenetic mechanisms in dm
1. nonenzymatic glycosylation leading to small vessel dz and large vessel atherosclerosis 2. osmotic dmg
what types of cells do not have sorbitol dehydrogenase
schwann cells, lens, retina, kidneys
dm: leukocytic infiltrate vs amyloid deposit
dm2 has amyloid. Dm1 has leukocytic
polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss
dm1>>dm2
hla association of dm1
dr3,4
what triggers dka
some stressful condition increases insulin requirements
effect of insulin on capillary LPL
increases it
effect of insulin on hormone sensitive LPL in adipocytes
decreases it
intracellular K+ in DKA
decreased
why is there nausea and vomiting in dka
gets rid of acid
cbc in dka
leukocytosis
tx for dka
k and mg, insulin, fluids, and glucose
rule of 1/3 for carcinoid
1/3 met, 1/3 present with 2nd malignancy, 1/3 multiple
what is secreted by carcinoid
serotonin
tx for carcinoid
octreotide
heart murmurs seen with carciniod syndrome
TIPS = tricuspid insufficiency, pulmonic stenosis
why doesn't carcinoid syndrome occur in tumor confined to GI
5ht goes first pass metabolism in liver
4 sx of carcinoid syndrome
BFDR - bronchospasm, flushing, diarrhea, right sided heart dz
mc tumor in appendix
carcinoid tumor
dx of carcinoid syndrome
5hiaa in urine
what is Z-E associted with
MEN1
why do you see diarrhea in Z-E
acid inhibits lipase which causes malabsoprtion
management of pt with unusual hypoglycemia
get a c peptide level (distinguish b/w exogenous insulin and insulinoma)
what needs to be r/o in pt w abd pain, gallstone, constipation, and diarrhea
somatostatinoma
why do you see diarrhea in somatostatinoma
somatostatinoma blocks CCK, so get fatty diarrhea
why is there an increased risk of gastric adenocarcinoma in somatostatinoma
blockage of gastrin leads to achlorydia
which islet cell tumor is not malignant
insulin
what needs to be r/o in pt w DM, necrotic erythema, anemia
glucagonoma
are ketones elevated in hyperosmolar coma
no
gluclose levels DKA vs hyperosmolar coma
>300, >800
do you see kuusmal respirations in hyperosmolar coma or DKA
DKA
wermer's syndrome vs werner's syndrome
werner's is an adult progeria w/ DNA repair defect. Wermer's is MEN1
3 locations of MEN1
pituitary, parathyroid, pancreas
3 locations of MEN2A
parathyroid, pheochromocytoma, medullary thyroid
sipples syndrome
men2a
inheritance of MEN
ad
3 locations of MEN2B
pheochromocytoma, medullary thyroid, mucosal neuroma
when MEN is associated with marfanoid habitus
MEN2b
what are the rapid acting insulins
lispro, aspart, regular
what are the long acting insulins
glargine, detemir
what is tolbutamide
1g sulfonylurea
what is chlorpromaide
1g sulfonylurea
what is glimepiride
2g sulfonylurea
tx for life threatening hyperkalemia
insulin
what type of insulin should be used with dka
regular
which diabetes drugs can cause hypoglycemia
2g sulfonylurea, meglitinide
which diabetes drug can cause disulfram like effects
1g sulfonylurea
mechanism of sulfonylurea
closes k+ channel in beta cell, which depolarizes it
are secretagogues useful in dm1
no
toxicity of metformin
lactic acidosis :. CI in renal failure or contrast dye
mechanism of metformin
decreases gluconeogenesis, increases glycolysis and peripheral uptake of glucose
mechanism of thiazolidinedione
increases insulin sensitivity by binding to PPAR-gamma
toxocity of thiazolidinediones
weight gain, hepatotox, CV tox, edema
what type of drug is glitazone
thiazolidinedione
what type of drug is miglitol
alpha glucosidase inhibitor
what type of drug is pramlintide
amylin analog that decreases glucagon
what is amylin
a small peptide hormone secreted with insulin that decreases glucagon secretion, promotes satiety, and delays gastric empty
what is exenatide
GLP-1 analog that increases insulin after meal
toxicity of pramlintide
nausea, diarrhea. REMEMBER that pramlintide is not a meglitinide
what diabetic drug is associated with pancreatitis
glp-1 analog
what are best weight loss drugs
sibutramine, orlistat
mechanism of propylthiouracil and methimazole
1. inhibits organification and coupling 2. PTU can also inhibit 5' deiodinase
what endocrine drug can cause agranulocytosis
propylthiouracil, methimazole
what endocrine drug can cause aplastic anemia
proyplthiouracil, methimazole
what endocrine drug is a teratogen
methimazole
what endocrine drug can be used in turner syndrome and prader willi
gh
what endocrine drug can cause photosensitivity
demeclocycline
what endocrine drug can cause abnormalities of bone and teeth
demeclocycline
what are long acting gc's
dexamethasone, beclomethasone
effect of glucocorticoids on sleep
can cause insomnia (stress hormone remember)
what receptor do somatomedins act through
TRK receptor
4 effects of growth hormone
1. decreases glucose uptake (anti-insulin) 2. increases lipolysis 3. increases protein synthesis 4. promotes IGF
effect of alpha AG on ADH
inhibits it
effect of alcohol on ADH
inhibitis it
what drugs can stimulate ADH
narcotics, opiate, antineoplastic, cyclophosphamide, 1g sulfonylurea
causes of elevated phosphate
CRF, child, 1* hypoPT, pseudohypoPT
causes of decreased phosphate
1. parathyroid axis dysfunction: hypovitamin D, 1* hyperP, PTHrP; 2. alkalosis; 3. insulin Rx in DKA
what factors stimulate glucagon
decreased glucose, increased AA's, CCK, NE/E, Ach
does glucagon act on muscle
no, THEREFORE NO PROTEOLYSIS
triad of hand schuller christian
skull lysis + central DI + exophthalmos
causes of pituitary hypofunction
null adenoma (assoc w/ MEN1), craniopharyngioma, infarct (sheehan), autoimmune (women related to preg)
effect of craniopharyngioma vs pituitary adenoma on pituitary
cranio will usually be hypofunction, adenoma has hyperfunction
effect of excess prolactin in males
inhibition of GnRH results in impotence
GH adenoma can result in
cardiomyopathy
in hypothyroid, will thyroid shrink or grow
either grow (i.e. hashimoto) or stay the same
what types of hypothyroid have painful gland? Painless?
subacute is very painful. Reidel and hashimoto are painless
what is the usual cause of subacute thyroiditis
viral
postpartum hypothyroid
abrupt onset of postpartum autoimmune. NO GERMINAL FOLLICLES
myxedema in graves vs hypothyroid
graves is pretibial, hypo is more periorbital or in larynx (hoarse voice)
digital swelling and clubbing w/ hyperthyroid
graves
what is euthyroid sick syndrome
depressed thyroid hormones (but increased rT3) even though thyroid appears to be fine
difference b/w type I and type II vitamin D dep rickets
type I has less dihydroxy vitamin D, type I has more
why is there increased alzheimer's disease with metabolic syndrome
because increased insulin saturates proteases, which keeps them from working on beta amyloid
what is the cause of insulin resistance
insulin resistance is directly caused by increased FFA's and TG's, which acts directly on receptors
what is polyglandular deficiency
kind of like a MEN where multiple endocrine glands are dysfunctional. Type 1 = AR, no HLA, Addisons + hypoPT + mucocutaneous candidiasis. Type 2 = AD, HLA DR, Addison's + Hashimoto + DM1
review hyperPT dx chart at end of notes
goljan notes
what can increase activity of desmolase
ACTH
what GAG is deposited into myxedma of graves
hyaluronic acid
what is volume status in SIADH
NORMAL, because early hypervolemia is corrected by decreased aldosterone (which may cause hyponatremia and hyperkalemia)
htn, low renin, metabolic alkalosis, hypokalemia
1* aldosteronism
where is the receptor for glitazones located
intracellular
does 21-alpha hydroxylase always produce salt wasting
no
kid w/ increased growth, virilization, increased testosterone and 17-hydroxyprogesterone
CAH (21 alpha), not Leydig tumor cuz 17-hydroxyprogesterone is not increased in those
tx for gestational diabetes
regular insulin
what bone is adjacent to pituitary gland
sphenoid bone
what is the nernst equation
rmp = ln (out / in)
effect of prolactin on arcuate nucleus
stimulates, i.e. stimulates dopamine release to exert negative feedback
tx for 21-hydroxylase deficiency
give steroids, which suppresses acth and decreases steroids
sx of 17 vs 21 vs 11 CAH
1 in 1st digit = hypertension. 1 in 2nd digit = masculization.
what hormone has permissive effect on adrenergics to maintain blood pressure
cortisol
effect of pth on phosphate absorption in gut
increases actually
effect of decreased sex hormone binding globulin on women
hirsutism
effect of increased sex hormone binding globulin on men
gynecomastia
what is oxidation step in th synthesis
conversion of i- to i2
what is organification step in th synthesis
putting i2 into thyroglobulin
is thyroid hormone pro or anti insulin
anti (increases glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis and lipolysis)
why is hypernatremia not seen in conn's syndrome
aldosterone escape
what can cause 2* hyperaldosteronism
excessive RAAS activation due to decreased RBF from stenosis, CHF, CKD, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome (the last two have less protein which means edema and loss of plasma volume)
what will happen to serum Na, K, H in addisons
down, up, up
why can pheochromocytoma cause a neutrophilic leukocytosis
cuz catecholeamines decrease adhesion factor synthesis
what is breakdown product of epinephrine
metanephrines
what is breakdown product of norepinephrine
vma
endocrine dz that can cause brittle hair vs fine hair
hypo vs hyper thyroid
hypothyroid with hard thyroid gland
riedel
what is proptosis
pushing forward of eye
myxedema contains what GAG
hyaluronic acid
subperiosteal thinning in medial phalanges
osteitis fibrosa cystica
will you see an adenoma in 2* hyperpth
no, hyperplasia
pth and serum calcium in osteoporosis
normal
cabergoline is used to tx
prolactinoma (it is a dopamine agonist)
how can you tx acromegaly
surgery to remove pituitary adenoma, then octreotide (inhibits gh)
secretions of what hormones may be increased in dm
gh, epinephrine
t/f: neg of small vessels may result in autoamputation
no, only large vessels
why might you see increased leukocytes in dka
epinephrine
intracellular k levels in dka
depleted
diabetes mellitus + necrolytic erythema + anemia
glucagonoma
which islet tumor is benign
insulinoma
what hypothyroid dz will have germinal follicles
hashimoto
autoimmune destruction of pituitary related to pregnancy
lymphocytic hypophysitis
effect of high thyroid on bone
increases turnover so increased calcium
does pheochromocytoma have a tendency to calcify
10% of the time, so it can
how does cortisol decrease bone formation (mechanism)
decrease osteoblast function, increase osteoclast function
first sx of insulin resistance
increased baseline insulin
positive ppd + hypotension
addison's from tb
jaundice + puffy faced + umbilical protrusion in newborn + hypotonia
congenital hypothyroid
what is the most important prognostic indicator in neuroblastoma
nmyc expression levels