Endocrinology Cases Flashcards
High PTH, high calcium, normal renal function indicates?
Primary hyperparathyroidism
What could be a cause of hyperparathyroidism?
Parathyroid adenoma
Symptoms of hyperparathyroidism?
Asymptomatic, stones, bones, abdo groans and psychic moans
Imaging for hyperparathyroidism?
Uss and sestamibi scan
Treatment for hyperparathyroidism?
Parathyroidectomy
High insulin c-peptide and hypoglycaemia suggests?
Insulinoma
What does MEN 1 consist of?
Pituitary, parathyroid and pancreas
Signs of addisons?
Skin pigmentation, low bp with postural drop
Treatment for addisons?
Fludrocortisone and hydrocortisone
Treatment for diabetes insipidus?
DDAVP - desmopressin
Risperidone can cause?
Hyperprolactinaemia
High dose inhaled steroids can cause?
Hypoadrenalism because iatrogenic due to exogenous steroids
Combined oral contraceptse?ive pill can cau
Low gonadotrophins, because exogneous oestrogen suppresses them
Charcot foot?
Disease that attacks bones joints and soft tissue in foot- peripheral neuropathy with diabetes mellitus
Secondary hyperparathyroidism could be ?
Kidney failure or lack of vitamin D
