Endocrinology

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• Prolactinoma Date: Jun 20, 2008

  A prolactinoma is a non-cancerous pituitary tumor that produces a hormone called prolactin. This results in too much prolactin in the blood.

• Fine Needle Aspiration of the Thyroid Date: May 15, 2008

  A fine needle aspiration of the thyroid gland is a procedure to remove thyroid cells for examination. The thyroid is located in front of the trachea (windpipe) at the top of the neck.

• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Date: May 15, 2008

  Congenital adrenal hyperplasia refers to a group of inherited disorders of the adrenal gland.

• Retrosternal thyroid Date: May 15, 2008

  Retrosternal thyroid is an abnormal placement of all or part of the thyroid gland below the breastbone (sternum). The thyroid is normally located at the front of the neck.

• Thyroid cancer Date: Mar 24, 2008

  Thyroid cancer is a cancerous growth of the thyroid gland.

• Medullary carcinoma of thyroid Date: Mar 21, 2008

  Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid is cancer of the thyroid gland that starts in cells that release a hormone called calcitonin. Such cells are called "C" cells.

• Empty sella syndrome Date: Mar 18, 2008

  Empty sella syndrome is a condition in which the pituitary gland shrinks or becomes flattened.

• Ectopic ADH secretion Date: Mar 18, 2008

  The abnormal release of ADH makes it harder for the body to remove water. Fluid builds-up in the body. Low blood sodium levels (hyponatremia) can occur.

• Acute adrenal crisis Date: Mar 18, 2008

  Acute adrenal crisis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when there is not enough cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands.