55. Pathology of the hypothalamic-hypophysis system Flashcards
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- Pathology of the hypothalamic-hypophysis system
etiology of hyperpituitarism (2)
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pituitary adenoma
extrapituitary tumor
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- Pathology of the hypothalamic-hypophysis system
subtypes of pituitary adenoma
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functional - prolactinoma - somatotroph adenoma - corticotroph adenoa - gonadotroph adenoma - thyrotroph adenoma non functional
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- Pathology of the hypothalamic-hypophysis system
clinical manifestation of prolactinoma (4)
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galactorrhea
amenorrhea
loss of libido
headache
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- Pathology of the hypothalamic-hypophysis system
clinical manifestation of somatotroph adenoma (2)
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gigantism (child)
acromegaly (adult)
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- Pathology of the hypothalamic-hypophysis system
clinical manifestation of corticotroph adenoma
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cushing syndrome
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- Pathology of the hypothalamic-hypophysis system
etiology of hypopituitarism (2)
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physical damage : cause empty sella syndrome (enlargemet of bone around pituitary)
sheehan syndrome : pregnancy related infarction
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- Pathology of the hypothalamic-hypophysis system
hyperfunction of posterior pituitary (2)
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syndrome of inappropriate ADH : excessive ADH cause water retention
paraneoplasia (small cell carcinoma) : ectopic ADH secretion
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- Pathology of the hypothalamic-hypophysis system
hypofunction of posterior pituitary
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Diabetes insipidus (due to decreased ADH)
