Endocrine System
Diseases & Evaluation of the Hypothalamo-hypophyseal axis
Endocrinopathies are classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary. Primary endocrine disease inhibits the action of downstream glands/ target endocrine glands. Secondary endocrine disease is indicative of a problem with the pituitary gland. Tertiary endocrine disease is associated with dysfunction of the hypothalamus and its releasing hormones. Vasopression excess (SIADH) Causes: 1) Ectopic production by carcinoma of lungs & pancreas 2) CNS: Trauma, infections ,tumours 3) Drug induced: Chlopropamide, Nicotine, Morphine Pathophysiology: Antidiuresis Water reabsorption Concentrated Read more…