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Lecture.13 Presenting problems in endocrine disease
Endocrine diseases present in many different ways and to clinicians in many
different disciplines. Often, however, the presentation is with non-specific symptoms
(Box) or with asymptomatic biochemical abnormalities. Endocrine diseases are
encountered in the differential diagnosis of common complaints, including electrolyte,
abnormalities, hypertension , obesity and osteoporosis.
Cushing’s disease
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Hypothyroidism:
Acromegaly:
Addison’ disease
Although diseases of the adrenal glands, hypothalamus and pituitary are relatively
rare, their diagnosis often relies on clinical observation in a patient with non-specific
complaints, so it is important that clinicians are familiar with their key features.
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