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Pheochromocytoma: A catecholamine-producing tumour derived from the chromaffin cells (of the adrenal medulla/ outside the adrenal medulla) Dusky coloured tumor 10% tumour bilateral disease (10%)… Read More »Adrenal Disorders – Pheochromocytoma
Deficiency of any of the adrenocorticoid steroid hormones Hypoadrenalism Reduced adrenocortical function Deficient synthesis of steroid hormones ACTH deficiency – Can’t stimulate the adrenal cortex… Read More »Adrenal disorders – Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Adrenal virilism: The development or premature development of male secondary sexual characteristics caused by male sex hormones (androgens) excessively produced by the adrenal gland. This… Read More »Adrenal disorders – Adrenogenital syndrome
Frequent in adult females Primary Hyperaldosteronism Also known as Conn’s Syndrome Overproduction of aldosterone Adrenal cortex lesion: -Adrenocortical adenoma -Adrenal carcinoma -Bilateral adrenal hyperplasia (in… Read More »Adrenal Disorders – Hyperaldosteronism
Cushing’s Syndrome Chronic hypercortisolism due to excessive production of cortisol 20-40 years of age 3 times higher frequency in women Pituitary Cushing’s syndrome Adrenal Cushing’s… Read More »Adrenal Disorders – Cushing’s Syndrome
Psycho-neuro-immunology: Study of the interaction between psychological processes & the nervous & immune systems of the human body. Coined by Ader How stress & anxiety… Read More »Psychoneuroimmunology
Stress: Dynamic state within the body resulting from the interaction of the body with the stressor. Stressors: Stimuli that impose strain on body homeostasis. Types… Read More »Physiology of Stress
Basic Anatomy of the Adrenal Glands The adrenal glands consists of 2 regions: 1) Adrenal Cortex Outer region Encapsulates the medullary region Secretes: Steroid… Read More »Adrenal Steroid Hormones
Keywords: 28 y/o female marketing executive thirsty often urinate frequently ongoing: 3 months drinks 8-16 glasses of water & several cans of juice in 2-3… Read More »PBL: Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
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