Pituitary Pathophysiology Flashcards
1
Q
Excess ACTH
A
Cushing’s Syndrome
2
Q
Presentation of Cushing’s Syndrome
A
Weight gain Hypertension Red striae Acne Proximal myopathy Bruising Diabetes
3
Q
Diagnosis of Cushing’s Syndrome
A
Dextrose suppression test
Measure ACTH
4
Q
Treatment of Cushing’s Syndrome
A
Remove tumor
Block production
Adrenalectomy
5
Q
Excess GH
A
Acromegaly
6
Q
Presentation of Acromegaly
A
Coarse features
Large hands and feet
Hyperglycemia
Hypertension
7
Q
Diagnosis of Acromegaly
A
High IGF-1
8
Q
Treatment of Acromegaly
A
Surgery
Somatostatin
Pegvisomant
9
Q
Prolactinoma presentation
A
Excess prolactin
Galactorrhea
Amenorrhea
10
Q
Prolactinoma Diagnosis
A
Measure prolactin
11
Q
Prolactinoma Treatment
A
Bromocriptine
Cabergoline
12
Q
SIADH Presentation
A
Excess ADH
Hyponatremia
13
Q
SIADH Diagnosis
A
Euvolemic hyponatremia
14
Q
SIADH Treatment
A
Water restriction
Conivaptan
15
Q
GH Deficiency Presentation
A
Short stature
Failure to grow
