Endocrine Pathology | Pathology Student

Anti-TSH receptor antibodies

We just had our final exam in our pathology course, and someone had a good question on the following exam question: (more…)

What causes fever of unknown origin?

That might sound like “Who’s buried in Grant’s tomb?” or “When was the war of 1812?” but it’s actually a really good question. (more…)

Best Pathology Student quizzes

In case you’re feeling ambitious tonight (or, more likely, in a few days), here’s a list of our best Pathology Student quizzes. (more…)

Why is there hyperpigmentation in Addison disease?

Q. How come patients with Addison disease have hyperpigmented skin? (more…)

Hot vs. cold thyroid nodules

Q. Can you please explain the difference between “hot” and “cold” thyroid nodules?

A. “Hot” and “cold” nodules are terms used to describe findings on a a radioactive iodine uptake scan. (more…)

A beginner’s guide to the endocrine system

The endocrine system is a collection of organs that secrete hormones, which are substances that travel through the blood to distant places in the body, where they tell cells what to do. (more…)

The 10 most-read posts of 2011

There are some Pathology Student posts that readers seem to turn to over and over.

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How to diagnose adrenal diseases

Adrenal diseases can be some of the more difficult to diagnose in medicine because of their widely varying and sometimes non-specific symptoms, like fatigue and depression. (more…)

Pituitary adenomas in 500 words or less

Pituitary adenomas are benign, glandular tumors of the pituitary gland. They are pretty common tumors (they account for about 10% of all intracranial neoplasms). (more…)