PPT-Cushing Syndrome L.Mahmoudieh

MD Agenda A diagnosis of suspected Cushing disease involves 3 major steps C onfirmation of hypercortisolism D ifferentiation between corticotropin independent and corticotropin. Tom Collins. Objectives. Definitions. Aetiology. Presentation. Investigations. Complications. Management. Prognosis. Clinical scenario. Addison’s Disease. Definition. Autoimmune destruction of the adrenal gland resulting in failure of adrenal steroid hormone production. . 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. Nursing Management: Endocrine Problems Julie S. brinley , RN, MSN, CNE Disorders of the Anterior Acromegaly Gigantism Hypopituitarism Dwarfism Acromegaly Etiology and Pathophysiology Overproduction of growth hormone (Usually caused by benign pituitary tumor (adenoma) COORDINATED CARE IN CUSHING DISEASE Program Goals Cushing Disease: Importance of Diagnosis Patient Case Symptoms of Cushing Disease Physical Findings for Cushing Disease Diagnostic Tests Determining Cause of Cortisol Excess {Template Slide Set}. 1. Overview. What are Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer syndrome (HBOC) and Lynch . s. yndrome (LS)?. How common are LS and HBOC? . How do LS and HBOC affect individuals and families?. National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service US Department Human Services NATIONAL INSTITUTES hormone cortisol Sometimes called adults aged 20 to 50 People who are obese What are the 1evaluation of cortisol levels in blood samples collected 8 to 10 hours apart or measurement of cortisol levels before and after administration of dexamethasone or other hormones The dexamethasone sup con31rm Cushing146s disease in dogs involves many factorsAmericans today spend an average of 500 a month on household pets Our dogs and cats are living well and living longer Middle-aged to senior dog A genetic disorder that causes delays in physical and intellectual development.. Causes of Down Syndrome. Caused by extra genetic material from chromosome 21. Prenatal Testing. Amniocentesis:. procedure in which a small sample of amniotic fluid is drawn out of the uterus through a needle inserted in the abdomen. APM Resident Education Curriculum. Thomas W. Heinrich, M.D.. Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Family Medicine. Chief, Psychiatric Consult Service at . Froedtert. Hospital. Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine. Cushing's 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. . Dr. Abdul-. kareem. Yehyia . Jawad. . Cushing's Syndrome: . is produced by an excess of circulating cortisol.. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)(Corticotropin).  . . -It is a single polypeptide containing (39) amino acids with M.W 4500.. 17 17 Case Report DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2018/30883.11120 Internal Medicine Section Cushing Syndrome: Secondary to Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lung CASE REPORT A 57-year-old male with history of hype