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Primary hyperparathyroidism,”MCC is adenomaPresent: Stones, bones (osteitis fibrosa, cystica), groans (weakness, constipation), and psychiatric overtonesDx: High PTH, low PO4, high Ca
Average Rating 0 out of 5 stars. 0 votes.You must log in to submit a review.Primary hyperparathyroidism,”MCC is adenomaPresent: Stones,[…]
Read moreCushing syndrome and its presentation,”Cushing syndrome: Independent of ACTH (i.e. primary)Present: Osteoporosis, muscle weakness (cortisol increases protein breakdown)
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Read moreHow do you diagnose cushings,”Low dexamethasome suppression-Normal finding is cortisol suppression24 hour urinary free cortisol level-Abnormal finding is elevated cortisolMeasure ACTH-If low –> Adrenal tumor or hyperplasia -If high –> High dose dexa or CRH stimulation testHig-dose dexa suppression-Suppression indicates pituitary pathology-No suppression indicates ectopic ACTH secretionCRH stimulation test-If ACTH increases, its pituitary-If ACTH DN increase
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Read morePheochromocytoma,”Located in adrenal medulla (10% along symp. chain)Present: BP that is high with *episodes( of severe HTNLab: High glucose, high lipid
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Read morePrimary vs secondary hyperaldosteronsim,”Primary: Direct release of aldosterone (Ald>>Ren)Secondary: Direct release of renin (Ald ~= Ren)HTN, Low K (causes polyuria, polydypsia, metabolic alkalosis. No peripheral edemaCause-Adrenal adenoma (Conn’s syndrome)-Adrenal hyperplasia (almost always bilateral)Dx-Ald:Renin > 30 in primary-Saline infusion (normally this reduces aldosterone)-Oral Na loading: Give salt for 3 days –> if urine aldosterone is still high, this confirms the diagnosis-Adrenal venous sampling: If aldosterone is elevated on both sides
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Read moreWhat is an adrenal incidentaloma,”Nonf(x) adrenal tumor. Resect if >6cm*All patients should be worked up for pheo, cushings
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Read moreWhat is adrenal crisis,”hTN
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Read morePrimary vs secondary adrenal insufficiency,”Both-Low cortisol –> hTN, low Na, weight loss, hypoglycemiaPrimary (addison)-High ACTH-Skin pigmentation-Low aldosterone
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