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Acromegaly -
Growth and metabolic disorder characterized by enlargement of the
skeletal extremities. It is the result of overproduction of pituitary growth
hormone (somatotropin) after maturity, caused by a tumour of the pituitary
gland. It is often associated with the abnormal growth in stature known
as pituitary gigantism.
Addison's Disease -
Also called
ADRENAL CORTICAL INSUFFICIENCY, insidious
disease caused by progressive atrophy of the cortex of the adrenal glands.
The symptoms include weakness, abnormal pigmentation of the skin and
mucous membranes, weight loss, low blood pressure, and gastrointestinal upset.
Adrenal Gland Diseases -
Diseases of the adrenal glands may be divided into
those of the cortex and those of the medulla. Symptoms are periodic episodes of
high blood pressure, palpitation of the heart, sweats, pounding headaches,
anxiety, nausea, and vomiting.
Adrenal
Hyperplasia, Congenital
Basedow's Disease ( --> Thyroid Diseases )
Cushing Syndrome -
Metabolic disorder caused by
overactivity of the adrenal cortex, usually secondary to other disease
processes. If caused by a tumour of the pituitary gland, it is called Cushing's
disease. The condition is characterized
by a combination of manifestations, including obesity of the trunk, muscle
wasting and generalized protein breakdown, florid complexion, high blood
pressure, skin atrophy resulting in excess bruisability and the appearance of
abdominal streaks (striae), osteoporosis (resulting from breakdown of the
protein framework of the bone rather than from decalcification), diabetes
mellitus, facial obesity ("moon" face), and fat in the area between
the shoulders ("buffalo hump").
Diabetes Mellitus -
Disorder of carbohydrate metabolism resulting from
insufficient production of or reduced sensitivity to insulin. Corresponding
symptoms of diabetes include increased urinary volume and frequency, thirst,
itching, hunger, weight loss, and weakness.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Endocrine Gland Neoplasms
Empty Sella Syndrome
Galactorrhea -
Excessive flow of milk from the breast, or lactation that is
not associated with childbirth or nursing.
Gynecomastia -
Enlargement of the breasts in the male, usually because of
hormone imbalance.
Hashimoto's Disease -
Also called
HASHIMOTO'S THYROIDITIS, OR STRUMA LYMPHOMATOSA, noninfectious form of inflammation of the thyroid gland
(thyroiditis).
Hermaphroditism -
The condition of having both male and female reproductive
organs.
Hyperaldosteronism -
It may occur as a secondary phenomenon in
other diseases, particularly those accompanied by increases in extracellular
fluid (edema). Examples include heart failure, severe liver disease, and a
kidney ailment, nephrosis, characterized by excessive loss of plasma proteins.
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma
Hyperthyroidism - Abnormal bodily condition characterized by excessive secretion of thyroid hormones and caused by overactivity of the thyroid gland.
Hypogonadism -
Reduction or absence of hormone secretion or other physiological
activity of the gonads (testes or ovaries).
Hypothyroidism - Abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development in children and adults.
Kallmann Syndrome -
Persons with this defect (Kallmann's syndrome) may be born with
malformations, including a much undersized penis (microphallus), and there
is often an associated loss of smell (anosmia). They do not undergo puberty.
Lactation Disorders
Parathyroid Diseases
Pituitary Diseases
Polyendocrinopathies, Autoimmune
Schmidt's Syndrome (--> Polyendocrinopathies, Autoimmune) -
Also called
ADRENAL CORTICAL INSUFFICIENCY, insidious
disease caused by progressive atrophy of the cortex of the adrenal glands. The symptoms--which include weakness, abnormal pigmentation of the skin and
mucous membranes, weight loss, low blood pressure, and gastrointestinal upset.
Thyroid Diseases
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroiditis, Autoimmune -
It can cause either thyroid deficiency or overactivity (Graves' disease). In either case the gland becomes infiltrated with lymphocytes and B cells and is partly destroyed. It may become completely destroyed, leading to
myxedema.
Wolfram Syndrome
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