Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Flashcard 621: Perianal abscesses can be caused by underlying _____ due to impaired wound healing

Answer: diabetes

Flashcard 622: TSH levels in sick euthyroid syndrome are often _____

Answer: normal range

Extra: **Sick Euthyroid Syndrome (Non-Thyroidal Illness Syndrome):** - **Most common finding:** Low T3 (due to decreased peripheral conversion of T4 to T3). - **TSH:** Usually normal, but may be low in severe illness. During the recovery phase, TSH may transiently rise (mimicking hypothyroidism). - **rT3 (Reverse T3):** Characteristically elevated. - **Treatment:** Treat the underlying illness; thyroid hormone replacement is NOT indicated.

Flashcard 623: Patients with sick euthyroid syndrome will have _____ levels of T4 (thyroxine) and T3.

Answer: low

Flashcard 624: What is the mangament of sick euthyroid syndrome? _____

Answer: supportive care (self limiting)

Flashcard 625: Sick euthyroid syndrome is more commonly seen in _____ patients

Answer: elderly

Flashcard 626: Which lung cancer is associated with Cushing's syndrome as a paraneoplastic syndrome? _____

Answer: Small cell carcinoma

Flashcard 627: Which lung cancer is associated with SIADH as a paraneoplastic syndrome? _____

Answer: Small cell carcinoma

Flashcard 628: Large cell carcinoma of the lung may secrete the hormone _____

Answer: β-hCG

Flashcard 629: Sarcoidosis is associated with _____ due to increased 1α-hydroxylase activity in epithelioid histiocytes

Answer: hypercalcemia

Flashcard 630: Management of neuropathic foot ulcers includes 1 or more of the following: _____, control of foot infection, control of ischaemia, wound debridement, wound dressings

Answer: offloading