Topics: Conditions and Diseases : Endocrine Disorders
Diseases that affect the secretion by endocrine glands.
Adrenal
A gland of the endocrine system that produces essential hormones including adrenaline (epinephrine) and cortisol.
Addison's Disease,
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia,
Hirsutism,
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia,
Pheochromocytoma,
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Gonads
The gonads, the primary reproductive organs, are the testes in the male and the ovaries in the female.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome,
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Pancreas
A large, elongated gland located behind the lower portion of the stomach that secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon into the blood.
Diabetes,
Hypoglycemia,
Insulin Resistance,
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Parathyroid
The sole purpose of the parathyroid glands is to regulate the calcium levels so the nervous and muscular systems can function properly.
Hyperparathyroidism,
Hypoparathyroidism,
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Pituitary
An endocrine gland located at the base of the brain, in the small recess of a bone - certain sections of the pituitary each secretes important hormones including growth hormone (GH) and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
Acromegaly,
Cushing's Syndrome,
Diabetes Insipidus,
Empty Sella Syndrome,
Hypopituitarism,
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Thyroid
The thyroid (from the Greek word for "shield", after its shape) is one of the larger endocrine glands in the body.
Childhood,
Co-morbid Conditions,
Complications,
Diagnostic Tests,
Elderly,
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