Endocrinology Flashcards
1
Q
Cardinal features of diabetes insipidus
A
Polyuria, polydipsia
2
Q
Catecholamine-secreting tumor arising from chromaffin cells
A
Pheochromocytoma
3
Q
Most common site of origin of pheochromocytoma
A
adrenal medulla
4
Q
Lab findings of pheochromocytoma
A
Inc urinary excretion og vanillylmandelic acid
5
Q
Diagnostic criteria of diabetes
A
Sx of diabetes plus a
- random plasma glucose > 200 mg/dL
- fasting plasma glucose >126 mg/dL
6
Q
MC enzyme def in CAH
A
21-OHase
7
Q
Tx for CAH
A
Hydrocortisone
