Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

X-ray of bones in patients with _____ may show characteristic looser zones (pseudofractures)

Hint: 2x conditions

PTH induces _____ expression in osteoBlasts which binds to and activates osteoClasts

Osteomalacia/rickets is managed with vitamin D supplementation in addition to _____ supplementation if dietary intake is inadequate

Rickets can present with pathology of the skull including: _____ and frontal bossing

Histological exam of Hashimoto's thyroiditis will show well developed _____ and Hurthle cells

Hypercalcaemia increases the risk of _____ due to polyuria and reduced oral intake

Hyperparathyroidism is more common in _____

Hint: what sex?

Following diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism, patients may require _____ dietary supplements

Iodine uptake is _____ in subacute granulomatous thyroiditis (De Quervain's)

In patients with primary hyperparathyroidism where a parathyroidectomy is not feasible/unsuccessful, patients may be offered _____