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Woman presents with diffuse goiter and hyperthyroidism. What are the expected value of TSH and thyroid hormone?
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Low TSH and high thyroid hormones
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48 year old woman presents with progressive lethargy and extreme sensitivity to cold temperature. What is the diagnosis?
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Hypothyroidism
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Patient with elevated serum cortisol levels undergoes a dexamethasone suppression test. 1mg does not reduce cortisol levels but, 8 mg does. What is the diagnosis?
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Pituitary tumor
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50 year old man complains of diarrhea. On physical exam, his face is plethoric and a heart murmur is detected. What is the diagnosis?
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Carcinoid tumor
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Woman of short stature presents with shortened 4th and 5th metacarpals. What is the endocrine disorder?
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Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy, or psuedoparathyroidism
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Nondiabetic patient presents with hypoglycemia, but low levels of c-reactive peptide. What is the diagnosis?
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Surreptitious insulin injection
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Patient's MRI shows filling of the sella turcica with cerebrospinal fluid. What is the most likely clinical presentation?
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Normal. Residual pituitary tissue is functional and can compensate. Empty sella turcica syndrome.
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Patient complains of double vision, gynecomastia, and headaches. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Prolactinoma
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Patient presents with hypotension and bronzed skin. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Primary adrenocortical deficiency (Addison's Disease)
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