Diagnosis of Endocrine disorders
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia:
Diagnosis
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Investigating symptoms of pituitary tumor, hypoglycemia, hypercalcemia, or GI hemorrhage may lead to a diagnosis of MEN. Diagnostic tests must be used to carefully evaluate each affected endocrine gland. For example, radioimmunoassay showing increased levels of gastrin in patients with peptic ulceration and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome suggests the need for follow-up studies for MEN I because 50% of patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome have MEN. After confirmation of MEN, family members must also be assessed for this inherited syndrome.
Magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography scan of the abdomen may show pancreatic tumor. Insulin test may show increased levels and fasting blood sugar may be low.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone:
Diagnosis
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
A complete medical history revealing positive water balance may suggest SIADH.
Confirming diagnosis Serum osmolality less than 280 mOsm/kg of water and a serum sodium level below 123 mEq/L confirm the diagnosis (normal urine osmolality is 1½ times serum values).
Supportive laboratory values include high urine sodium secretion (more than 20 mEq/L) without diuretics and high urine osmolality. In addition, diagnostic studies show normal renal function and no evidence of dehydration.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone:
Diagnosis
(Handbook of Diseases)
A complete medical history revealing positive water balance may suggest SIADH. Serum osmolality less than 280 mOsm/kg of water and low serum sodium confirm it. Urine osmolality is greater than plasma osmolality.
Supportive laboratory values include high urine sodium secretion (more than 20 mEq/L) without diuretics. In addition, diagnostic studies show normal renal function and no evidence of dehydration.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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