Endocrinology
Acromegaly
Acromegaly – Increased growth hormone eg due to Adenoma
Conn’s Syndrome
Conn’s Syndrome – Syndrome of excess production of aldosterone.
Cushing’s Syndrome
Cushing’s Syndrome – Clinical state caused by chronic glucocorticoid excess.
Diabetic Hypoglycaemia
Diabetic Hypoglycaemia – Lower than normal blood glucose levels (< 4 mmol/L), particularly in diabetic patients on insulin
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis – Life-threatening medical emergency due to the build-up of ketones in the body
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism – The clinical effect of excess thyroid hormone, usually from gland hyperfunction
Hypogonadism
Hypogonadism – Impaired function of the gonads to produce sex hormones and/or gametes.
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism – The clinical effect of lack of thyroid hormones
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia – Functioning hormone-producing tumours in multiple organs.
Primary Hyperaldosteronism
Primary Hyperaldosteronism – Tumour causing increased aldosterone production
Type I Diabetes
Type I Diabetes Mellitus – Complex metabolic disorder characterised by persistent hyperglycaemia (insulin deficiency)
Type II Diabetes
Type II Diabetes Mellitus – Complex metabolic disorder characterised by persistent hyperglycaemia (insulin deficiency)