Chapter 4: Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System: Prognosis Flashcards
What is the prognosis of Gigantism
correction of disorder prevents further physical changes
What is the prognosis of Acromegaly
increase in mortality as a result of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; reducing levels of GH improves symptoms and signs
What is the prognosis of Hypopituitarism
varies because of many possible causes of hypopituitarism
What is the prognosis of Dwarfism
depend on time of onset and degree of hormone deficiency; treatment essential
What is the prognosis of Diabetes Insipidus
bedridden or unable to drink enough water to compensate for urinary loss of water become dangerously dehyrated
What is the prognosis of Simple Goiter
good when treatment to reduce goiter is successful
What is the prognosis of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
mild hypothyroidism is common and responds well to thyroid-replacement therapy
What is the prognosis of Grave’s Disease
therapeutic intervention almost always restores the balance of thyroid hormone in the body and relieves symptoms
What is the prognosis of Cretinism (Congenital Hypothyroidism)
good with discovered early; levothyroxine replacement begins; may associate with other conditions
What is the prognosis of Myxedmea
response to hormone replacement therapy is usually good
What is the prognosis of Thyroid Cancer
good prognosis; depends on age, size of tumor, presence of invasion or metastases
What is the prognosis of Hyperparathyroidism
successful surgery, calcium replacement prevents hypocalcemia and allows skeletal remineralization
What is the prognosis of Hypoparathyroidism
reversible forms of condition respond to appropriate treatment
What is the prognosis of Cushing’s Syndrome
depends on the underlying cause; ectopic carcinoma or without treatment is poor
What is the prognosis of Addison’s Disease
early diagnosis an strict adherence to treatment regimen can result in good prognosis
