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Preparation of Mouse Pituitary Immunogen for the Induction of Experimental Autoimmune Hypophysitis
Published on: December 17, 2010
Endocrinopathies
1Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University of California, Davis, 4150 V Street, PSSB G400, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA.
Abstract:
Many common endocrinopathies have classic physical examination findings that can help lead to the diagnosis and cause of disease. This article will discuss the common signs and symptoms seen in Cushing disease, adrenal insufficiency, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A knowledge of these findings and their corresponding diseases will help the clinician to develop a targeted examination for syndromes of excess or deficient cortisol, excess or deficient thyroid hormone, thyroid nodules, and PCOS.
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