ENDOCRINE

Apea Lastest Version |Medical Surgical Real Deal |Questions To Review 2023 (A+ Graded) ENDOCRINE - Acanthosis nigricans: a skin condition characterized by dark velvety patches in the body folds and creases. Typically noted in patients who are obese or have diabetes. - Cushing’s disease: presents with striae, skin atrophy, purpura, ecchymosis, telangiectasia, acne, MOON face, BUFFALO hump, or hypertrichosis. - Addison’s disease: also known as primary adrenal insufficiency and hypocortisolism, is a long term endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate steroid hormones. Hyperpigmentation of skin and mucous membranes is usually seen, symptoms include fatigue, anorexia, chronic diarrhea, salt craving, mucosal pigmentation, and hair loss. Lab tests for adrenal function show a subnormal rise in cortisol levels - Hairy leukoplakia: usually in patients who have AIDS, thickened white patches in the mouth, precancerous. - Cystic fibrosis: a sweat test measures the amount of sodium and chloride in sweat and is used to diagnose. CF patients have 2 to 5 times the normal amount of sodium and chloride in their sweat