Endocrine Case Studies

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1 Jack L., 37yo, complains of general tiredness, confusion, and weight gain. Upon exam, you note delayed relaxation of deep tendon reflexes. His vitals are within normal limits, however, his heart rate is 62. You would suspect:
Gonnorhea
Hypothyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism
Diabetes, type II

2 Jason, a 19 yo, complains of mild dysuria and an occasional penile discharge. He reports that he has had several heterosexual partners in the last few months. What STD might you supect.
TB
Syphilis
Chlamydial infection
PID

3 Steven, a 7 yo, is brought to the clinic by his mother. During the past 3 years he has grown 8 inches. He was a full-term healthy baby with a normal delivery. Upon exam, his height is average for a 11 year old and his weight is average for a 10 year old. He is tall, and well-proportioned and muscular. He has some facial acne. His penis is large for his age, but his testes are small. You also note pubic hair growth. What endocrine disorder might you suspect?
Hyperparathyroidism
Myxedema coma
Excessive androgen production
Cushings Disease

4 Sharon F., a 36 yo, complains of frequent headaches, tingling in her fingers and nocturia. She reports that her menstural periods have gotten progressively irregular and basically stopped about 3 months ago. Upon exam, you find a obese, well developed female. Her facial features are course, with an enlarged forehead and jaw. She has a positive Tinel's sign. Her skin is oily. She reports that her skin used to be dry, but now she has a terrible time with pimples on her face, back, and chest. You suspect:
Acromegaly
Hypopituitarism
Addison's Disease
Herpes Zoster

5 Vicky J., a 27 yo, presents with fever, muscle aches, vaginal discharge, and a two blister-like "sores" on her vulva. She has been in a monogamous heterosexual relationship with her husband for the past 4 years. She's not sure if her husband has ever had any similar blisters. Upon exam you note another lesion is in her vagina. What STD do you suspect?
NGU
HIV
Genital Herpes
Gonorrhea

6 Grace S., a 54 yo, complains of chest pain and palpitations. This has been progressively getting worse for the past 3 months. She complains that she is nervous, irritable, and is having difficulty sleeping. She has been having trouble controlling her emotions. Her chest pain is non-radiating and is not related to movement. She has experienced a 10 pound weight gain and is "hot all the time". You suspect:
Hypercortisolism
Hyperthroidism
Syphilis
Diabetes, type I

7 Virginia T., 47 yo, is a well developed obese woman with a rounded face. She complains of back pain, fatigue, muscle weakness. She has several bruises on her arms and legs that she reports "happens all the time when I just barely hit something". She reports that she has had a gradual 20 pound weight gain over the past 2 years - mostly evident in her stomach and face. Her face is rounded with rosey cheeks. There is an abundance of facial hair present on the chin, upper lip, and side of her face.What endocrine disorder do you suspect?
Hyperthyoidism
Addison's Disease
Thyrotoxicosis
Cushing's Disease

8 Julio P., a 34 yo migrant worker, presents with a ulcer on his penis. It is eroded and painful. He states that he's had it for about 5-6 weeks. He also reports a sore throat, "feeling bad all over" with joint pain, and a rash. The rash is raised and scaly and are primarily on his palms and the soles of his feet. What STD would you suspect?
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Chancroid
Chyamydia