SECTION 12

Hormonal Disorders

145 Biology of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands Endocrine Function Effects of Aging

146 Pituitary Gland Disorders

Enlargement of the Pituitary Gland Hypopituitarism Central Diabetes Insipidus Acromegaly and Gigantism Galactorrhea Empty Sella Syndrome

147 Thyroid Gland Disorders

Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Subacute Thyroiditis Silent Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Thyroid Cancer

148 Adrenal Gland Disorders

Addison’s Disease Cushing’s Syndrome Virilization Hyperaldosteronism Pheochromocytoma

149 Diabetes Mellitus

150 Hypoglycemia

151 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes

152 Carcinoid Tumors