Pituitary/Adrenal Disorders: Pathophysiology and Diagnosis
Learn about Addison disease, Cushing syndrome, diagnostic tests to differentiate pituitary vs. adrenal Cushing syndrome, complications of glucocorticoid use, and disorders like dwarfism, gigantism, and acromegaly.
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Week 10 Discussion 1: Teaching Presentation NU606: Advanced Pathophysiology Team C: Pituitary/ Adrenal Disorders
Team C: Pituitary/ Adrenal Disorders Introduction
Team C: Pituitary/ Adrenal Disorders 1. Describe the pathophysiology of both Addison disease and Cushing syndrome.
Team C: Pituitary/ Adrenal Disorders 2. Compare and contrast the signs and symptoms and expected lab findings of both Addison disease and Cushing syndrome.
Team C: Pituitary/ Adrenal Disorders 3. Explain how diagnostic tests could distinguish a pituitary Cushing syndrome from an adrenal Cushing syndrome.
Team C: Pituitary/ Adrenal Disorders 4. Discuss three potential complications that can develop from long-term use of glucocorticoids.
Team C: Pituitary/ Adrenal Disorders 5. Compare dwarfism, gigantism, and acromegaly, including the pathophysiology of abnormal hormone secretion, age affected, and common signs and symptoms related to the hormone change.
