Curriculum
- 19 Sections
- 115 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison’s)10
- Pituitary Problems6
- Hyperthyroidism8
- Hypothyroidism10
- Neck Lumps & Salivary Gland ProblemsAge-based categorisation: - Children and young adults: Usually congenital, developmental, or inflammatory conditions associated with infections - Adults over 40: Increased risk of cancer (soft tissue cancers, thyroid cancer, lymphoma) Types of neck lumps:4
- Gilbert Syndrome6
- Hepatitis A7
- Hepatitis B7
- Hepatitis C1
- Jaundice Adults5
- Jaundice Newborns6
- Hypercalcemia7
- Hyponatremia6
- Acute Pancreatitis5
- Chronic Pancreatitis7
- Gout7
- Obesity6
- Vitamin D Deficiency7
Pituitary Tumours
- 10% of intracranial tumours, mostly benign
- Hormone secretion patterns:
Prolactin: 35%
Growth hormone: 20%
ACTH: 7%
Prolactin and growth hormone: 7%
FSH, LH, TSH: 1%
Non-secreting: 30% - Local pressure symptoms: bilateral hemianopia, cranial nerve palsies, headaches
- Management: specialist referral