mnemonics
Horner syndrome mnemonic
Horner’s syndrome classically presents with anhidrosis, ptosis, miosis, and enophthalmos. The simple mnemonic, SAMPLE can be used to recall both the causes and clinical features of the syndrome.…
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Endocrine reviews diabetes
Hypoglycemia after Gastric Bypass
Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia is a complication of gastric bypass surgery and may occur anywhere from 6 months to 8 years after surgery. The definition, diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology mechanisms, and…
endocrine reviews pituitary
Pituitary stalk thickening
Causes of pituitary stalk thickening include infiltrative conditions and tumors. A simple mnemonic for recalling the etiology is STALLC. Causes of a thickened pituitary stalk The pituitary stalk…
Physiology
Zona Fasciculata of the Adrenal Gland
The adrenal glands are critical endocrine organs responsible for the production of a variety of hormones that regulate numerous bodily functions. The adrenal cortex, the outer part of…
mnemonics
Mnemonic for hormones
A collection of mnemonics for anterior and posterior pituitary hormones, hypothalamic hormones, sex steroids, and other adrenal hormones. Simplified memory aid for steroid hormone synthesis. Anterior and Posterior…
Endocrine disease - thyroid gland
Propranolol in Thyroid Storm and Thyrotoxicosis
In patients with thyrotoxicosis or thyroid storm, characterized by symptomatic hyperthyroidism, there is an excess of thyroid hormone production and secretion. This can lead to increases in heart…
Board review
Whispered Pectoriloquy
Whispered pectoriloquy is a valuable clinical tool used in pulmonary physical examinations to determine the presence of lung consolidation. This technique involves auscultating a patient’s whispered speech, which…
Endocrine reviews adrenal
Bartter and Gitelman Syndrome
A detailed comparison of Bartter and Gitelman syndrome inheritance patterns, site of defects in the kidney, clinical features, pathophysiology, and treatment. A description of similarities and differences between…
MOA-Cushings
Mifepristone Mechanism of Action
The mechanism of action of mifepristone and its clinical application in the management of Cushing’s disease will be reviewed. Physiology Glucocorticoid receptor physiology : There are two isoforms…
Endocrine reviews medicine
The Difference between MEN1 and MEN2
Multiple endocrine neoplasia 1 and 2 (MEN1 and MEN2) are rare disorders of the endocrine system. A comparison of these syndromes and approach to management. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia…
