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Question of the day: Endocrinology

January 9th, 2011

Let’s test your endocrinology knowledge with this teaser. As ever, leave your answer as a comment. Answer will be given in a few days.

Which of these symptoms of hypoadrenalism will distinguish between primary adrenal failure and secondary (pituitary) adrenal insufficiency?

a. Postural Hypotension
b. Weight Loss
c. Fatigue
d. Hypoglycaemia
e. Skin Pigmentation

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5 Responses to “Question of the day: Endocrinology”

  1. leanne

    e. in secondary adrenocortical insufficiency there is usually no hyperpigmentation as acth is low

    Comment on Jan 20th, 2011 at 10:05 pm   
  2. Muhammad Usman

    option e

    Comment on Jan 23rd, 2011 at 8:37 pm   
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    Comment on Jan 29th, 2011 at 7:09 pm   
  4. nway

    i choose option E

    Comment on Feb 16th, 2011 at 4:42 am   
  5. admin

    Correct guys, the answer is of course: e. Skin Pigmentation

    Comment on Feb 18th, 2011 at 6:53 pm   

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