Endocrinology — Flashcards

Nelson syndrome presents with symptoms of both mass effect and elevated ACTH, including _____, headaches, and bitemporal hemianopsia

Patients taking exogenous testosterone can develop hormone imbalances, resulting in _____ testes, low sperm count, and gynecomastia

In patients with normal adrenal function, the metyrapone stimulation test results are _____ ACTH and increased 11-deoxycortisol

_____ insufficiency occurs when there is insufficient CRH (uncommon) or insufficient ACTH

_____parathyroidism can present with proximal myopathy

Gynecomastia is associated with increased levels of _____ (e.g. cirrhosis), decreased levels of androgens (ex Klinefelter syndrome), or testicular tumors (ex. Leydig cell tumor)

Decreased muscle mass and proximal limb weakness in Cushing syndrome is due to atrophy of _____-twitch (type 2) muscle fibres

In primary adrenal insufficiency, the metyrapone stimulation test results are _____ ACTH with decreased 11-deoxycortisol

Symptoms of Sheehan syndrome include poor _____, loss of pubic hair, and fatigue

11-hydroxylase deficiency presents with _____ (K+) and hypertension (blood pressure)