Endocrinology Flashcards
(11 cards)
Does Eplerenone or Spironolactone have less chance of causing gynaecomastia?
Eplerenone
What is the most important modifiable risk factor for the development of thyroid eye disease?
Smoking
T/F Hashimoto thyroiditis is associated with the development of MALT lymphoma?
True
Water deprivation test - Nephrogenic DI.
Urine osmolality after water deprivation?
Urine osmolality after desmopressin?
Low + Low
Water Deprivation test - Cranial DI.
Urine Osmolality after water deprivation?
Urine osmolality after desmopressin?
Low + High
16M reviewed in clinic due to concerns around development. Short stature, no facial hair, sparse pubic hair, testicular volume 3mls. Cleft palate. Anosmia. LH, FSH, Testosterone all low.
Kallman Syndrome
16M presents with delayed puberty. TSH and FSH high. Testosterone low.
Klinefelter Syndrome
Karyotype of Klinefelters?
47, XXY
How does octreotide work as a treatment for Acromegaly?
Somatostatin directly inhibits the release of growth hormone
Fanconi syndrome and Wilsons disease is associated with what type of RTA?
Type 2
Graves Disease
3 associated antibodies?
1) TSH Immunoglobulin
2) Thyroid Peroxidase (Autoimmune)
3) Thyroglobulin
