Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

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

Rickets can only occur in children if the _____ are still open

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

Hypophosphatemic rickets is generally due to abnormal loss of phosphate from the _____

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

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

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

Most patients with primary hyperparathyroidism are _____

Hint: Asymptomatic/Symptomatic

Hyperparathyroidism causes _____

Hint: What metabolic abnormality?

Hyperparathyroidism is more common in _____

Hint: what sex?