Endocrine Diseases

The endocrine system is a collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function. The hormones are released into the bloodstream and transported to tissues and organs throughout the body.

Follow the links below to find information on endocrine diseases. 

Reviewed September 2011

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Title:   Pituitary tumour
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Most tumours in the pituitary gland are benign and slow growing, and pituitary cancers are extremely rare. Some pituitary tumours secrete hormones and some do not. Symptoms may include headaches, nausea, menstrual period irregularities, and visual disturbances such as double vision. Treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy and drug therapy.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Endocrine cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   The endocrine system is a network of hormone-producing glands such as the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, the pancreas, the parathyroid glands and the adrenal glands.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Pancreas - quiz
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Want to know more about your pancreas and how it works? What is its role in food digestion and regulating blood sugars? Test your knowledge with our quick health quiz.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Neuroendocrine tumour
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Neuroendocrine tumours by professional health specialists.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Carcinoid tumour and carcinoid syndrome
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Carcinoid tumour is a type of neuroendocrine tumour, which are tumours of the neuroendocrine cells that secrete regulatory hormones and are present in the nervous and endocrine systems. Carcinoid syndrome is the term applied to a group of symptoms mediated by various substances produced by some carcinoid tumours.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Adrenal gland cancer (adenocarcinoma of the adrenal gland, adrenocorticol carcinoma)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Adenocarcinoma of the adrenal glands is a malignant cancer. The adrenal glands are paired organs that sit on top of the kidneys in the back of the upper abdomen. Some adrenal gland cancers still produce hormones, which in excessive amounts cause a distinctive set of symptoms.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Acromegaly
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Acromegaly is a chronic metabolic disorder caused by the presence of too much growth hormone. In excess, it results in gradual enlargement of body tissues, including the bones of the face, jaw, hands, feet and skull.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Menstruation (period or menstrual cycle)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Medical anatomy health information about menstruation cycle known as female periods or menstrual cycle with the ovarian cycle. Days late or missed periods.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Endocrine system
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   The role of the endocrine system is to maintain the body in balance through the release of hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Pituitary fossa mass
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for a suspected pituitary mass.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Suspected primary hyperparathyroidism
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected primary hyperparathyroidism.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Parathyroid MIBI scan
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about having a parathyroid MIBI scan - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Octreotide scan
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about having an octreotide scan - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Hyperparathyroidism - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Hyperparathyroidism is when your parathyroid glands (situated in the neck) produce too much parathyroid hormone, causing abnormally high calcium levels in the blood.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Pituitary tumours
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The pituitary is a gland at the base of the brain. It makes several hormones which control some of the body's functions. For example, it makes growth hormone and the hormone which controls the thyroid gland.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Incidental adrenal mass on CT
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with an incidental adrenal mass discovered on computed tomography.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Chromaffin tumours (phaeochromocytoma)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of chromaffin tumors by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Adrenalectomy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Adrenalectomy involves the surgical excision of the adrenal gland(s), which are located on top of the upper poles of the kidneys.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of inappropriate ADH secretion by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Sheehan's syndrome (postpartum hypopituitarism, postpartum pituitary insufficiency)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Sheehan's syndrome, caused by a severe uterine hemorrhage during childbirth. Written by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008

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