PPT-Adrenal gland Cushing's syndrome

Cushings syndrome is caused by excessive activation of glucocorticoid receptors By far the most common cause is iatrogenic due to prolonged administration of synthetic glucocorticoids such as prednisolone . Digital Laboratory. It’s best to view this in . Slide Show . mode, especially for the quizzes.. This module will take approximately 40 minutes to complete.. After completing this exercise, you should be able to:. Dr Edward Hutchison FY1 (Geriatrics). Phase II Objectives. 3.21: . Investigations. . –. . Request appropriately the more common tests of thyroid, adrenal and pituitary gland function, seeking advice where necessary.. Adrenal Medulla . The . adrenal medulla accounts for about 10% of the mass . of the . adrenal . gland. Distinct . embryologically. . and physiologically . from . the cortex, although cortical and medullary hormones often act in a complementary . . Hyperfunction. (. Hyperadrenalism. ). 1. . Hypercortisolism. (Cushing Syndrome) . - In clinical practice, most cases are caused by the administration of exogenous . glucocorticoids. (Iatrogenic). By: . Shifaa. ’ . Qa’qa. ’. adrenal glands:. cortex . medulla. ADRENOCORTICAL. HYPERFUNCTION. (HYPERADRENALISM). Cushing syndrome. hyperaldosteronism. . adrenogenital. or . virilizing. . syndromes. It’s best to view this in . Slide Show . mode, especially for the quizzes.. This module will take approximately 40 minutes to complete.. After completing this exercise, you should be able to:.  . identify, at the light microscope level, each of the following:. . ghazal. Each Adrenal gland lie superior to each kidney . . Pyramidal in shape .. 3- 5 cm in height , 3 cm in width , less than 1 cm thick. Mass 3.5 - 5 g . Gland differentiate in two distinct regions . Adrenal medulla structure and function of medullary hormones:. 1. . Catecholamines. :. Most of the catecholamine output in . the adrenal vein is epinephrine. . . Norepinephrine . enters . the circulation . , MD. Assistant Professor of Radiology. Taleghani. Hospital, SBMU. Adrenal CT. Morphology and anatomy in CT. Lesion . characterisation. Location & Boundaries. Schematic presentation of the adrenal in CT. . M. . Luaibi. Adrenal GLANDs. The adrenal glands are . small. , . yellowish. organs that rest on the upper poles of the kidneys in the . Gerota. fascia. . The right adrenal gland is . pyramidal. Histology, Anatomy, Physiology and Incidental Lesions Richard A. Peterson II, D.V.M., Ph.D., Diplomate ACVPAbbVie19 October 2020 1.1 The Adrenal Gland Most common endocrine organ associated with che ADRENAL GLAND. Adrenal Gland Location. The . Adrenal Glands are found on top of each kidney. Even the name “Adrenal” directly refers to their location: (. Latin: ad– “near” and . renes. – “kidneys.. . • . Red: Important! . • . Light Green: Doctors’ notes . • . Grey: Extra.. . • . Italic black: New terminology.. Adrenal gland. Objectives. :. Understand the structure and function of adrenal glands.. , MD. FRCPA,KSUF,EBP. Adrenal Glands. The . adrenal glands: paired endocrine organs: cortex and medulla: 4 . Three layers in the cortex:. Zonaglomerulosa. Zonareticularis. abuts the medulla. . Intervening is the broad .