Systems-Based Review ,

Endocrine System

Diseases affecting hormonal regulation, metabolic balance, and calcium-phosphorus homeostasis are explored through the lens of clinical pathophysiology, including key endocrine systems like the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands.

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MSC Faculty

This course provides a detailed review of the clinical pathophysiology of the endocrine system, emphasizing the integration of physiology, pathology, and diagnostic frameworks. Topics include the hypothalamus and pituitary, with a focus on their diseases, diagnostic testing, and hormonal regulation. The course examines thyroid function and disorders, adrenal gland physiology, hypercortisolism, and adrenocortical insufficiency. It also addresses glucose metabolism, insulin function, hyperglycemia etiology, and the interplay of counter-regulatory hormones. Additional coverage includes calcium and phosphorus homeostasis, bone physiology, and the investigation of hypercalcemia.

Chapters 47-53 in Clinical Pathophysiology