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1
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What type of hypothyroidism is more common?

A

Primary

2
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Describe T3, T4 and TSH levels in primary hypothyroidism

A

T3 and T4 fall

TSH increases

3
Q

Describe T3, T4 and TSH levels in secondary hypothyroidism

A

T3, T4 and TSH fall

4
Q

What is primary hypothyroidism?

A

Autoimmune destruction of the thyroid

5
Q

Describe cortisol and ACTH levels in primary hypoadrenalism

A

Cortisol falls

ACTH increases

6
Q

Describe cortisol and ACTH levels in secondary hypoadrenalism

A

ACTH and cortisol falls

7
Q

Out of cortisol and aldosterone what is regulated by ACTH?

A

Only cortisol, aldosterone is regulated by renin angiotensin

8
Q

Describe LH/FSH, testosterone/oestrogen levels in secondary hypogonadism

A

All fall

9
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Describe LH/FSH, testosterone/oestrogen levels in primary hypogonadism

A

LH/FSH increase

Test/oest fall

10
Q

What are the main causes of hypopituitarism?

A

Acquired eg tumor, radiation, infection, surgery, inflammation, brain injury

11
Q

What is loss of anterior and posterior pituitary function called?

A

Panhypopituitarism

12
Q

Which pituitary hormones are most sensitive to radiation?

A

GH and gonadotrophins

13
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How does hypopituitarism present- go through all the hormones?

A

FSH/LH= Reduced libido, Secondary amenorrhoea, Erectile dysfunction, Reduced pubic hair

ACTH= fatigue

TSH= fatigue

GH= reduced quality of life

Prolactin= inability to breastfeed

14
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What is Sheehan’s syndrome?

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Post-partum hypopituitarism secondary to hypotension (post partum haemorrhage - PPH)- the enlarged pituitary gland doesnt get enough blood and infarcts

15
Q

What happens to the anterior pituitary during pregnancy?

A

Enlarges

16
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How does Sheehan’s syndrome present?

A

Lethargy, anorexia, weight loss – TSH/ACTH/(GH) deficiency
Failure of lactation – prolactin deficiency
Failure to resume menses post-delivery
Posterior pituitary usually not affected

17
Q

How do you view the pituitary gland?

A

Pituitary MRI

18
Q

What is pituitary apoplexy?

A

Intra-pituitary haemorrhage or infarction

19
Q

How does pituitary apoplexy present?

A

Severe sudden headache
Bitemporal hemianopia
Diplopia or ptosis (droopy eyelid)

20
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How is hypopituitarism diagnosed?

A

Induce hypoglycaemia (via insulin injection) so they release stress hormones (GH and ACTH) and measure cortisol

Inject TRH to stimulate TSH release and measure

Inject GnRH to stimulate FSH and LH release

21
Q

How is hypopituitarism treated- go through all the hormones?

A

GH= GH replacements- then do a questionnaire to measure quality of life and measure plasma IGF-1

TSH= levothyroxine

ACTH= replace cortisol using prednisolone or hydrocortisone

FSH/LH= for men if no fertility needed replace testosterone, if needed gonadotropin injections. foe women if no fertility needed replace oestrogen if needed induce ovulation via gonadotropin injections (IVF)

22
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What is the daily dose of prednisolone?

A

3mg once a day

23
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What is the daily dose of hydrocortisone?

A

3 times a day 10/5mg

24
Q

What are sick day rules for ACTH?

A

At risk of adrenal crisis if they miss a day of their meds so they:
should wear a steroid alert
double their steroid dose if fever
if unable to take meds eg vomitting go to A&E straight away

25
Q

What happens to FSH/LH in menopause?

A

Levels rise

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