Endocrine

Snapshot A 6-year-old boy has had a daily dull headache for the past 6

Thioamides Drugs  propylthiouracil (PTU) methimazole Mechanism inhibit thyroid hormone synthesis by blocking peroxidase-catalyzed reactions  iodination

Introduction Embryological remnant of migratory path of thyroid from the tongue base    due to

Snapshot A 52 year-old man complains of increased hat size and headaches when he

Introduction Calcium homeostasis controlled by a combination of Vitamin D pathway (this topic)  PTH

Presentation Symptoms/Physical Exam Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Cold intolerance (↓ heat production) Heat intolerance (↑ heat

Snapshot A 40-year-old gentleman presents with episodic headaches and palpitations. Attributing it to his

Snapshot A 44-year-old woman with a recent diagnosis of small cell lung cancer presents

Snapshot A 30-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician for increased frequency of

Snapshot  A 42-year-old obese woman who does not smoke presents with diastolic hypertension and menstrual

Snapshot 55-year-old woman presents to the clinic for an annual well exam. Routine laboratory

Snapshot A 36-year-old woman presents to the physician with complaint of nipple discharge. She