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unexplained wgtloss in elderly need to check for   hyperthyroid [esp wkness, +/- A fib]  
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what pattern of radioiodine scan uptake seen in Graves   diffuse scan (all cells hyperfxn)  
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what's Plummers   multinodular toxic goiter (hyperfxning nodular areas)  
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clinical features of hyperthyroid (CNS, mscl, GI, CVS)   CNS=nervousness, insomnia, tremor, hyperactivity; mscl: sweating, heat intolerance, wkness; GI=wgt loss despite incrsd appetite, diarrhea; CVS: palpitations (+/- BP)  
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5 causes of hyperthyroid   1) Graves, 2) multinodular toxic goiter, 3) thyroid adenoma, 4) Hashimoto's thyroidits/subacute hypothyroidits, 5) post-partum hyperythyroid  
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new onset A fib, check for   hyperthyroid  
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which thyroid dz more common in elderly? Radioiodide pattern uptake   multinodular toxic goiter (hyperfxning nodular areas); patchy uptake  
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single hi uptake nodule on radioiodide scan, etiology?   thyroid adenoma  
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when Graves diagnosed, what other diseases need to think about   autoimmune dzs  
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which signs/symptoms hyperthyroidism are specific to Graves   exophthalmos, pretibial myxedema, thyroid bruits  
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causes of incrsd TBG (4)   1) preg, 2) liver dz, 3) OCP, 4) ASA  
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when TBG is incrsd, what happens to T4? Active thyroid?   total T4 incrses, but what care abt free T4  
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hormone levels in Graves? Other hyperthyroid dzs?   TSH low, T3/T4 high  
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what are the 2 types of subacute thyroiditis, how are they difft?   subacute viral (granulomatous), which is painful and usu viral prodrome few wks; subacute lymphocytic (painless, silent) non painful  
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radioiodide uptake of subacute thyroiditis   low  
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Hashimoto's thyroiditis aka   chronic lymphocytic  
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what other autoimmune diseases is Hashimoto's thyroiditis assoc w   SLE, pernicious anemia [note: family hx is common]  
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when Hashimoto's thyroiditis is diagnosed, what also should you look for   other autoimmune dzs, ie SLE, pernicious anemia [note: family hx is common]  
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what anti-thyroid Abs are seen in Hashimoto's   anti-peroxidase (90%), microsomal Abs (50%)  
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tx of subacute thyroiditis? Hashimotos?   subacute-pain tx (NSAIDs, steroids if nec), Hashimoto's-thyroid replacement so euthyroid  
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what must monitor when pt on methimazole and propylthiouracil   leukocytes (WBC) for agranulocytosis  
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what Rx can be used for rapid lowering of thyroid hormones, when use?   Na ipodate or iopanoic acid; for acute, severe hyperthyroidism unresponsive to other therapies  
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what use for acute management of palpitations, tremors, anxiety, etc   propanolol (b-blocker)  
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what Rx use in hyperthyroid preg   PTU  
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T/F: after 1-2 yrs on methimazole could the Rx be discont'd   T, check for anti-thyroid Abs and potlly could discont  
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when can you not use radioactive iodine to tx hyperthyroidism   during pregnancy or breast feeding (can cause cretism)  
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what 2 things look for after thyroid surgery for hyperthyroidism   1) hypothyroidism, 2) hypo Ca++ (parathyroid damaged)  
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what use to diagnose hyperthyroidism   low TSH [although could also be 2 hypothyroid--and high TSH induced hyperthyroid is very uncommon]  
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features of thyroid storm   very hi F, tachycardia, agitation/psych/confusion, N/V/diarrhea  
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tx of thyroid storm   IV fluids, cooling blankets, glu, PTUq2, iodine (inihibits thyr H rel), b-blocker (HR), dexamethasone (inihibits T3-4, helps adrenal)  
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causes of primary hypothyroid (3)   MC=Hashimotos, iatrogenic: tx of hyperthyroid, Lithium  
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describe subclinical hypothyroid   thyroid fxn is inadequate, but incrsd TSH maintains T4 (so incrsd TSH, nml T4), mild hypothyr sympt and incrsd LDL  
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tx for subclinical hypothyr   give thyroxine if TSH >20, or other sympt  
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what's a serious complication of hypothyroid   myxedema coma: depressed consciousness, severe hypotherm, respir depression [often ppt by trauma, infxn, cold, narcotics]  
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tx myxedema coma   maintain BP and respir, give thyroxine and hydrocortisone  
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causes of 2ry hypothyroid   Hypothal (defic TRH), Pituit (defic TSH)  
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lab abnmlties in hypothyroid (other than thyroid hormones)   hi LDL, low HDL, mild normocytic anemia + anti-microsomal Abs in Hashimotos  
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describe clinical features of thyroid assoc ophthalmo, how it's related to thyroid fxn, and tx   lid retraction, eyelid edema, diplopia, etc; thyroid dysfxn not related to ophthal; usu self-limited but steroids can help  
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clinical features of hypothyroid (skin, mscl, joints, CNS, CVS)   skin: cold intolerance, dry skin, coarse hair, edema from GAGs in tissues, lateral part of eyebrows gone; mscl: wknss, fatigue; jts: arthralgias, carpal tunnel; CNS: lethargy, sl wgt gain, depression; CVS: bradycardia  
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what suggests that a thyroid nodule is malignant   fixed nodule, not moving w swallowing; unusually firm or irregular; single nodule w rapid develop; radiation (risk papill cancer); cervical lymphadenopathy, vocal cord paralysis, incrsd calcitonin (medullary cancer)  
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dx of thyroid nodule   FNA, if indeterminant then do thyroid scan (hot=not malignant, cold could be (20%) so resect); follicular always resect  
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risks for thyroid cancer   head and neck radiation (risk for papill cancer); Gardner's and Cowden, (papillary); MENIII (medullary)  
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order of prognosis for thyroid cancers   1) papillary, 2) follicular, 3) medullary, 4) anaplastic  
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most common thyroid cancers (2)   MC: papillary,  
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tx of papillary thyroid cancer   lobectomy w isthmusectomy, but total thyroidectomy if >3cm, bilat or mets; adjuvant: TSH suppression, radioiodine if large  
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describe iodine uptake and spread of 1) papillary, 2) follicular cancer   1) papillary: positive iodine uptake, spreads via lymphatics, 2) follicular: avidly absorbs iodine, hemorrh spread  
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tx of follicular thyroid cancer   total thyroidectomy w post op iodine ablation  
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is radioiodine therapy used in medullary thyroid cancer   no, usu unsuccessful, so just total thyroidectomy  
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sporadic, familial, syndrome contribution to medullary thyroid cancer   1/3 sporadic, 1/3 familial, 1/3 MEN  
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if medullary thyroid cancer, think also abt another endocrine dz   MENIII, look for pheo  
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what lab value look for in medullary thyroid cancer   incrsd calcitonin  
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describe demographics, progression and tx of anaplastic thyroid cancer   usu seen in elderly, very malignant w local invasion, tx: chemo and radiation may lead to modest improvement  
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list hypothal hormones and actions   TRH (+TSH, prolactin), dopamine (-prolactin), GHRH (+GH), somatostatin (-GH, TSH), GnRH/LHRH (+FSH, LH), CRH (+ACTH), oxytocin, ADH  
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malignancy of pituitary adenomas?   almost all benign  
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clinical features of pit adenomas   usu clinical due to hypersxn of hormones (prolactin, GH, ACTH, TSH) + mass effects (headache&bitemporal hemianopsia); rarely hypopit if stalk compression causing defic GH and hypogonad  
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dx and tx of pit adenomas   dx: MRI + screen of hormones, tx: transsphenoidal resxn + radiation therapy and medication therapy adjunct [**exc prolactinoma can try Rx first]  
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causes of hyperprolactinemia   MC=prolactinoma; Rx=psych, H2 blockers, metoclopramide, verapamil, estrogen; preg, hypothyroid, RF  
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how does prolactin affect estrogen & testosterone   prolactin decrses GnRH, decrses LH/FSH, decrses estrogen and testosterone  
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clinical features of hyperprolactinemia   men: hypogonad, infertility, visual field, headaches (parasellar mass effect); female: menstrual, parasellar signs less common  
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dx and tx of hyperprolastinemia   dx: check TSH and preg; tx: if symptomatic use bromocriptine or cabergoline (dopa agonists) for 2 yrs  
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features of acromegaly (joints, CVS, CNS)   coarsened facial features, abnmlly large hands&feet, arthralgias; CVS: cardiomyopathy, HTN; CNS: headache, sleep apnea, bitemporal hemianopsia  
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acromegaly lab values   glu intolerance (+/- incrsd glu, TG, P, prolactin)  
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dx of acromegaly (2)   IGF1 incrsd; if IGF is equivocal give glu doesn't decrs GH [note: random testing of GH is not helpful]  
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tx of acromegaly   transsphenoidal rsxn + radiation if IGF1 remains elevated; octreotide suppresses GH  
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features of craniopharyngioma   visual field, headache, papilledema; may cause incrsd prolactin, DI, or panhypopituit  
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tx of craniopharyng   rsxn +/- radiation  
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what hormones are most freq altered in hypopituitar   LH, FSH, GH (as opposed to TSH, ACTH)  
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causes of hypopituit   MC=hypothal or pituit tumor; Sheehans, infiltrate (sarcoid, hemochromo)  
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what clinical features of decrsd GH, prolactin, FH/LSH, ADH   GH=decrsd mscl mass; prolactin=fail lactate; LH/FSH=infertility, amenoerrhea, loss of 2ry sex charact; ADH (if hypothal)=DI  
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dx and tx of hypopituit   dx=hormone levels and MRI; tx=hormone replacement  
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differential for polyuria, polydipsia   DI, diuretic, DM, primary polydipsia  
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2 types of DI, which more common   central (MC) and nephrogenic  
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pathophysiol and causes of central DI   low ADH from P pituit, 50% idiopathic, but can incl desctructive processes (ie tumors, sarcoid, TB, syph, neoplasm)  
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causes of nephrogenic DI   metabolic: decrsd K, incrsd Ca; Rx: lithium, demeclocycline, methoxyfurane; pyelonephritis  
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how make dx when polyuria and polydypsia   water deprivation: in primary polydipsia U_osm>280, doesn't repons more ADH; central DI U_osm not grtr than 280 and does respond further to ADH (decrsd urine output, incrsd U_osm); nephrogenic U_osm not grtr than 280 and doesn't respond to ADH  
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plasma osmol for DI v primary polydipsia   DI: 280-310; primary polydipsia: 255-280  
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tx central DI, nephrogenic DI   central DI: DDAVP, chlorpropamide incrses ADH sxn and enhances its effect; neph DI: thiazide + Na restriction and water restriction  
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causes of SIADH   neoplasms, CNS, post-op, pulmonary dz (sarcoid, PNA), Rx: anti-psych, anti-depress  
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physiology of SiADH, lab values   retaining water and excreting concentrated urine (U_osm >100), all electrolytes decrsd, incl uric acid, BUN, Cr, decrsd Na, Serum osmol decrsd (<270); but no edema, not hypervol (and some say euvolemic),  
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what need to check for siADH   no thyroid, adrenal, cardiac, renal, liver dz  
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what Rx can be used to inihibit ADH effect on kidney   demeclocycline, Li carbonate  
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tx of siADH   water restriction, if sympt also give NS; if actively sz or Na<110 cautiously give hypertonic very carefully  
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key lab findings of hypoparathyroid   serum decrsd Ca++, incrsdP, decrsd urine cAMP, decrsd PTH  
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how are lab findings difft for pseudohypoparathyroid v hypoparathyroid   both have serum decrsd Ca++, incrsdP; but incrsd PTH  
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causes of hypoparathyroid   head and neck surgery  
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clinical features of hypoparathyroid   rickets and osteomalacia, neuromuscl decrsd Ca++: numbness/tingling (circumoral, fingers, toes), tetany (incrsd DTR, Chvostek, Trousseau), szs; incrsd QT  
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tx hypoparathyroid   oral Ca++ or IV Ca gluconate + vitD (calcitriol); watch for stones  
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causes of primary hyperparathyroid   MC=adenoma (80%, usu 1 gland); hyperplasia (all glands); cancer (<1%)  
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clinical features of hyperparathyroid   stones, bones (incl osteitis fibrosa cystica brown tumors), abd groans (mscl pain/wknss, pancreatitis, PUD, gout, constipation), Psyh; +polydipsia, polyuria, HTN, decrsd QT  
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dx of hyperparathyroid   hi Ca++, hi PTH relative to Ca++ (ie PTH should be decrsd), low P, incrsd cAMP and Ca++, **Cl/P>33  
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tx hyperparathyroid   surgery (but not nec is asympt >50), encourage fluids and furosemide if incrsd Ca++ is high  
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relative indications for surgery   incrsd Ca++, Urine Ca++ >400mg/d, stones, renal insuffic, decrsd bone mass, <50yo  
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how treat acute Ca++   fluids, furosemide, biphosphamide, calcitonin  
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pheo is assoc w   VHL, MEN, NF  
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clinical findings suggesting pheo   HTN w paroxysmal severe HTN, pounding HA, sweating, incrsd glu, lipid and decrsd K  
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what Rx used for pheo tx   phenoxybenzamine (b-blocker)  
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how dx pheo   urine: metanephrine or VMA; MIBG (metaiodobenzylguanidine) scan can help localize it  
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what Rx need in addition to b blocker for pheo   First Aid says to give a-adrenergic blocker first otherwise b-blocker will give reflex HTN  
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what hormones control prolactin rel   dopamine (-) and TRH (+)  
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what hormones does somatostatin regul   inhibits GH and TSH release; also inhibits rel of GI and pancreatic hormones  
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what 2 hypothal hormones regul TSH   TRH (+) and somatostatin (-)  
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what 2 hypothal hormones regul GH   GHRH (+) and somatostatin(-)  
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general effects of cortisol   protein catabolism, anti-insulin, impaired immunity, incrsd catecholamines (HTN)  
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what's the diff bw Cushing syndrome and disease   syndrome=any cause of incrsd steroids, disease=pituitary adenoma that secretes ACTH  
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causes of Cushing syndrome   MC=iatrogenic (which means no androgen excess), Cushing dz, adrenal adenoma+cancer, ectopic ACTH (small cell lung cancer)  
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signs more specific to Cushing disease (as opposed to syndrome)   virilizing signs (although also small cell cancer ACTH), bruising, stria, myopathy, may have hyperpigment  
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how use CRH stimulation test to differentiate bw causes of Cushings syndrome   CRH stimulation will cause incrs in ACTH/cortisol in Cushing's disease, but no incrs in ectopic ACTH sxn or adrenal tumor  
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how use dexamethasone test to differentiate causes of Cushings syndrome   adrenal adenomas and cancer and ectopic ACTH will not respond to low or high dexamethasone; Cushing dz will show incrsd cortisol with low dose dex and decrsd with high dose  
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clinical features of Cushings syndrome (skin, muscle/bones, sexual, ID, CNS, CVS)   skin=purple stria, hirsuitism, bruising, acne; central obesity/buffalo hump; muscle/bone=prox mscle wasting, wkness, osteoporosis; sex=hypogonad, menstrual irreg; iD=infxns; CNS=depression, mania; CVS=HTN  
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what acute bone complication can occur w exogenous steroid use   aseptic necrosis of femoral head  
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what metabolic abnormalities are seen w Cushings syndrome   incrsd lipid, deecrsd K and incrsd glu  
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progression of diagnosis of Cushings syndrome   1)low dose dex, >5=Cushing;2)ACTH lvl:hi=Cushing or ACTH tumor, low=adrenal tumor or exo steroids;3)hi dose dex: Cushing's dz causes decrs 50%, ACTH tumor no change;4)CRH stim test: ACTH/cortisol incrsd=Cushing dz, no change=ectopic ACTH or adrenal tumor  
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tx of Cushings syndrome   surgical  
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Key lab findings of primary hyperaldosteronism   incrsd aldosterone, decrsd renin  
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when suspect 1ry hyperaldosteronism   HTN and low K if NOT on diuretic  
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causes of 1ry hyperaldosteronism   MC=Conn's adrenal adenoma, adrenal hyperplasia, cancer (<1%)  
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features of 1ry hyperaldost   HTN, no edema, decrsd K, incrsd Na, metabolic alkalosis, polydypsia, polyuria  
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how differentiate be adenoma and hyperplasia (3); why is it impt to differentiate?   1) test ea adrenal vein (hi on 1 side=adenoma), 2) CT/MRI; 3) iodochol; impt to differentiate bc adenoma requires sx and hyperplasia is treated w spironolactone  
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dx of 1ry hyperaldosteron (2)   aldosteron:renin >30; definitive dx saline infusion should decrs aldost <8.5  
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tx of 1ry hyperaldosteron   hyperplasia=spironolactone; adenoma=surgery  
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MC cause of incrsd aldosteron; what are accompanying lab values   2ry hyperaldosteron (due to low perfusion kidneys (CHF, nephrotic, cirrhosis, renal artery stenosis)); renin is high, K can be nml or even hi  
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symptoms and tx of adrenal crisis   *note: can present like acute abd; severe hypotension, abd pain, ARF; tx=IV fluids, cortisone  
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causes of adrenal insuffic   MC=stopping steroids, for 1ry (Addisons): MC worldwide=TB, MC industrial world=autoimmune  
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Addisons? Conns?   Addisons=1ry adrenal insuffic; Conn's=1ry hyperaldost from adrenal adenoma  
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clinical features of adrenal insuffic   CVS=hypotension (esp orthostatic), CNS=lethargy, confusion, GI=anorexia, N/V, vague abd pain; hypogly  
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what features are part of 1ry adrenal insuffic but not 2ry adrenal insuffic   *hyperpigment, aldosterone defic [since depends on adrenals not ACTH] which causes decrsd Na, decrsd volume, and incrsd K  
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dx of adrenal insuffic   imaging + decrsd cortisol, decrsd ACTH (2ry adrenal insuffic--check other pit); to confirm 1ry adrenal insuffic: infuse ACTH and measure cortisol (if 2ry they won't respond the 1st time but will after reptd 4-5d--adrenals aren't used to being stimulated  
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tx of 2 types of adrenal insuffic   1ry: glucocorticoid (hydrocortisone or prednisone), mineralcorticoid (fludcortisone); 2ry: just glucocorticoid  
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causes of congenital adrenal hyperplasia   AR, 90% due to 21-hydroxylase defic (next MC is 11-hydroxylase which also has HTN)  
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pathophysiol of congenital adrenal hyperplasia   decrsd cortisol and aldosterone, so precursors for these are shunted to androgens causing virilization  
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features of congenital adrenal hyperplasia in females, males   females: ambiguous genitalia, nml ovaries and uterus; males=macrogenitosomia, precocious puberty  
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describe salt-wasting form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia   this more severe form has dehydration, hypotension, lack aldost causes decrsd Na and incrsd K, hypogly  
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dx of congenital adrenal hyperplasia   17-OH-progesterone incrsd in serum  
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tx of congenital adrenal hyperplasia   cortisol and mineralcorticoids  
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general features of DMI, pathophysiol, presentation, genetic component   autoimmune destruction of pancreatic b cells, symptoms develop rapidly sometimes appearing after illness or w DKA, usu present <20yo; less genetic component than DMII (HLADR 3, 4)  
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pathophysiol of DMII   nml/hi insulin, but body insulin resistant (often related to obesity), develops over yrs, more genetic component  
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how do free fatty acids relate to insulin resistance   free fatty acids make mscls more insulin resistant and decrs glu uptake; ffa make liver incrs glu production; body doesn't compensate by incr insulin and b cells become more desensitized to incrsd glu  
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risk factors DMII (3)   **obesity, genetics, age (insulin decrs w age)  
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what's protocol for screening for DM   adults >45 q 3yrs; if risk factors (obesity, fam hx, gestational DM) start screening earlier  
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diagnosis criteria for DM (random glu, fasting, 2hr post-prandial)   random: >200 w sympt; fasting: >126 x2; post-prandial: >200  
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diagnosis criteria for impaired glu tolerance (random glu, fasting, 2hr post-prandial)   random: NA; fasting: 110-126; post-prandial: 140-200  
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DMII pts often present w   polyuria/polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, blurry vision, candidal vaginitis  
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when evaluating DM pt pay attn to   feet, vascular dz, neuropathies, retinopathy, renal dz, ID  
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if DM pts present later what can they present w   MI, intermittent claudication, perinpheral neuropathy, proteinuria, retinopathy, impotence  
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outpatient management of DM   at home: if on insulin check blood glu before meals and bedtime +/- 90-120 min after meals; q3mo: Hb1AC <7 to prevent microvasc; q6mo: neuropathy; q1yr: urinalysis (microalbuminuria), BUN, Cr, Chol, eye screening; every visit: BP, feet  
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differentiate bw Dawn and Somogyi syndrome, cause, dx, how tx   Dawn: cause incrsd GH at night, 3am hi Glu, tx: incrs pm insulin; Somogyi: cause rebound hypogly at night, 3am low Glu, tx: decrs pm insulin  
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general regimens for insulin, usu dosage   0.5-1u/kg/d; 2/3 in am (2/3 NPH, 1/3 reg), 1/3 in pm (1/2 - 2/3 NPH, 1/2 - 1/3 reg)  
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levels of HbA1c glu control; measurement of glu control over what time frame   measures glu over last 2-3 mos; >10=poor control, 8.5-10=fair, 7-8.5=good, <7=ideal  
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goal of fasting glu, post-prandial glu for DM   fasting <130, post-prandial <180  
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goal of BP, LDL, TG for DM   BP <130/75, LDL<100, TG<150  
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name 6 types of insulin   human insulin Lispro, regular, NPH/Lente, Ultralente, 70/30 (70NPH, 30Lente), Glargine/Lantus  
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which insulin is the only one that can be given IV? What is the time for its onset and how long it lasts?   regular; 30-60 min onset, duration of 4-6hrs  
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name the 2 shorter acting insulins, timing of onset and duration   human insulin Lispro (15min, 4h), regular (30-60min, 4-6h)  
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name 4 longer acting insulins, time of onset and duration   NPH/Lente (2-4h, 10-18h), Ultralente (6-10h, 18-24h), 70/30 (30min, 10-16h), Glargine/Lantus (3-4h, 24h)  
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how is intensive insulin control structured; who used in; risks   a long acting insulin 1xd at night, then reg insulin before ea meal based on preprandial measure; use in preg and for better glu control; risk hypogly  
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what are the 4 types of oral hypoglycemics   sulfonylureas, metformin, acarbose (alpha-glucosidase inhib), thiazolidinediones  
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name some sulfonylureas, their mech, and disadv   glyburide, glipizide, glimepride; stimulates pancreas to make more insulin; hypoglycemia and wgt gain  
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metformin: mechanism, adv, disadv   incrs insulin sensitivity, may descr wgt and doesn't cause hypogly; SE: GI upset (diarrhea, nausea, pain), lactic acidosis, metallic taste, can't use if Cr=1.5 men or 1.4 women, or >80yo  
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in which pts can metformin not be used   can't use if Cr=1.5 men or 1.4 women, or >80yo  
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what's the mech of acarbose (alpha-glucosidase inhib), SE   decrs glu absorption GI, SE: GI upset (abd cramp and flatulance), so not used much  
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name some thiazolidinediones, their mech of action, adv and disadv   rosiglitazone, pioglitazone; decr insulin resistance by fat and mscl; adv: decrs insulin levels; disadv: hepatotoxicity so have to monitor LFTs  
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if a pt is on a thiazolidinediones (name some), what blood test do they need   rosiglitazone, pioglitazone; monitor LFTs  
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name/describe 2 types of retinopathies seen in DM   1) nonproliferative (majority): hemorr, exudate, microaneurysm; edema macula is leading cause of vision loss; 2) proliferative: neovasc, cxns: vitreal hemorr and retinal detach  
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describe 4 types of neuropathies seen in DM   1)peripheral lack of sensation, symmetric starting feets then hands; 2)painful w severe burning; 3) mononeuropathies due to infarct, ie CNIII (eye pain, diplopia, can't addct, spares pupil; 4) autonomic-impotence in men, neurogenic bladder, gastroporesis  
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key features of DKA   hypergly (>250), ketones in serum or urine, metabolic acidosis (pH<7.3, HCO3<15), volume depletion  
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if EtOH is part of DKA, what expect for Glu   Glu may actually be nml  
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what to watch for w K for DKA and its treatment   K might be incrsd bc acidosis, but as insulin is given it will decrs so will need to replenish  
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what lytes seen w DKA   low P and Mg, psudo hypoNa bc of high glu, K may be high bc of acidosis  
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clinical features of DKA   altered consciousness, N/V, acute abd pain, Kussmaul's respir (deep, rapid breathing bc of acidosis)  
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tx DKA   1) insulin (first make sure not hypoK) 0.1u/kg + 0.1u/kg/hr until AG closes and acidosis corrects, 2) Fluids (NS, add 5%glu once get to 250glu), 3) K **monitor K, Mg, P very closely, if glu levels decrs too rapidly can get cerebral edema  
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differential for DKA   1) EtOH ketoacidosis, 2) hyperosmolar hyergly nonketotic syndrome, 3) hypogly (can also cause altered mental status, abd pain, acidosis), 3) sepsis, 4) intoxication (EtOH, MetOH, Paradlehyde, Ethylglycl, ASA, IPA)  
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describe key features of hyperosmolar hypergly nonketotic syndrome   very high Gly (>600), hyperosmol (>320 **not in DKA), pH >7.3, no ketone, very dehydrated  
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tx hyperosmolar hyperGly nonketotic syndrome   fluids is key (1L in 1st hr, 1L in next 2hr), w small amts insulin (5-10 u bolus, 2-4u/hr)  
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nml pathophysiol when blood glu decrs   when glu gets ~80, decrs in insulin, as decrs further glucagon incrses, then epinephrine and catecholamines increase; start symptoms glu<50  
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differential for hypoglycemia (6)   DM/insulin Rx related, insulinoma, EtOH, post-op rapid gastric emptying, adrenal insuffic, liver failure  
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evaluation for hypoglycemia   plasma insulin and C-peptide, anti-insulin Abs, plasma and urine sulfyl urea  
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clinical features of hypogly   incrs epi: sweating, tremors, tachycardia, incrsd BP; neurogly: wkness, confusion, convulsions, coma  
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tx hypogly   glu, but if suspected EtOH must give thiamine first  
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how differentiate bw insulinoma, Rx insulin problem and sulfonyl urea in hypogly pt   insulinoma-C peptide and pro-insulin are high; too much Rx insulin: insulin very incrsd, C peptide incrsd some, proinsulin decrsd; sulfonyl urea: insulin incrsd, C-peptide incrsd, proinsulin nml  
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dx of insulinoma   72 hr fast, insulin lvls are too high  
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pathophys, prognosis and tx of insulinoma   from beta cells, assoc MENI, 90% benign; tx: surgery (80% cure)  
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pathophys of ZES (zollinger-ellison syndrome)   pancreatic islet cell tumor that secretes gastrin leading to ulcers and diarrhea  
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prognosis ZES, assoc dzs   60% malignant, 20% assoc MENI  
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dx ZES/gastrinoma   secretin incrses gastrin (should decrs it); resting lvls of gastrin high  
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tx ZES/gastrinoma   hi dose PPI, attempt curative resxn (20% cure if complete resxn)  
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what's a cxn of glucagonoma   necrotizing migrating erythema (usu below waist)  
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lab values and clinical features of glucagonoma   hi glucagon, hi glu, glossitis, stomatitis, +/- necrotizing migrating erythema (usu below waist)  
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tx glucagonoma   surgical resxn  
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key features, prognosis of somatostatinoma   rare malignant pancreatic tumor, usu met by time of dx, poor px; key features: gallstones, DM, steatorrhea  
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key features, prognosis, tx of VIPoma   watery diarrhea, achlorydia, incrsd glu and Ca++; malignant 50%; tx: surgical resxn  
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what's the MC cause of 2 hyperaldost? How difft from primary hyperaldoster   CRF, incrsd renin  
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what 4 things can cause incrsd cortisol? How difft?   1) Cushings (pituit adenoma, hi ACTH), 2) primary adrenal hyperplasia/neoplasia cortisol producing tumor (low ACTH), 3) ectopic ACTH production (ie. small cell lung cancer, hi ACTH), 4) Rx steroids (low ACTH)  
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how ACTH or cortisol tumors respond to dexamethason suppression test? V Cushings?   incrsd cortisol at low and hi doses (Cushings: incrsd cortisol in response to low dose, decrsd in response to high dose)  
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what are 2 causes of hi cortisol and hi ACTH   Cushings (pituit adenoma), cancer like small cell lung cancer that's producing ACTH  
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Sheehan's syndrome   postpartum hypopituitarism (infarct of pituit)--fatigue, anorexia, poor lactation  
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define pheochromocytoma; dx?   MC tumor of adrenal medulla, secrete NE, eppi, dopamine--VMA in urine  
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rule of 10s in pheochromocytoma   10% malignant, bilateral, extra adrenal, calcify, occur in kids, familial  
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symptoms pheochromo   episodic HTN w headache, sweating tachycardia  
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what is pheochromocyt assoc w? tx?   MEN II, III and NF; phenoxybenzamine  
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what is the other major tumor of the adrenal medulla?   neuroblastoma, MC adrenal medulla tumor in kids, less likely HTN **HVA in urine  
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MENI (mltpl endocrine neo)   3 Ps: pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syn, insulinoma, VIPoma), parathyroid, pituitary  
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MENII   thyroid medullary carcinoma, pheochromo, parathyroid (think of acryonym PPT)  
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MENIII   thyroid medullary carcinoma, pheochromo, mucosal neuroma (think of acronym PMT)  
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MENII and III assoc with what gene   ret  
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which MEN has parathyroid? Thyroid? Pheo?   parathyroid: I,II; thyroid: II, III; pheo: II, III  
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diff MEN II and III   MEN II has parathyroid, III has mucosal neuromas  
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how MEN I difft from others   has pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syn, insulinoma, VIPoma), parathyroid (but also MENII), pituitary  
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MEN II aka   Sipples syndrome  
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