DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS FINAL EXAM BOOK (ACTUAL 2025/2026) WITH QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS FINAL EXAM BOOK (ACTUAL 2025/2026) WITH QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ What are the most common MS sx associated with endocrine disorders?Proximal muscle weakness, myalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, periarthritis, adhesive capsulitis (shoulder) (see Table 11-1) What systemic conditions cause CTS?Endocrine disorders, infectious diseases, collagen disorders, cancer, liver disease (see Table 11-2). What are the mechanisms by which CTS occur?Depends on the underlying disease process. For example, thickening of the transverse carpal ligament is associated with acromegaly and myxedema. Increased volume of the contents of the carpal tunnel occurs with pregnancy, neoplasm, gouty tophi deposits, and lipids in diabetes mellitus. Hormonal changes (e.g., menopause, pregnancy) can also result in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). See also liver-related causes in Chapter 9). Disorders of the endocrine glands can be caused by: a. Dysfunction of the gland b. External stimulus c. Excess or insufficiency of hormonal secretions d. a and b e. b and c f. All the above(f)