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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37 Resources Found
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Pituitary tumour
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Better Health Channel
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| 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. |
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Sep 2011 |
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Endocrine cancer
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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| 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. |
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Jul 2011 |
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Pancreas - quiz
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| 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. |
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Apr 2011 |
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Neuroendocrine tumour
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Neuroendocrine tumours by professional health specialists. |
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Mar 2011 |
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Carcinoid tumour and carcinoid syndrome
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| 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. |
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Mar 2011 |
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Adrenal gland cancer (adenocarcinoma of the adrenal gland, adrenocorticol carcinoma)
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| 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. |
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Feb 2011 |
| Title: |
Acromegaly
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| 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 |
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Menstruation (period or menstrual cycle)
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Department of Health Western Australia
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| Description: |
Diagnostic imaging algorithm for a suspected pituitary mass. |
| Date: |
Apr 2010 |
| Title: |
Suspected primary hyperparathyroidism
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| Publisher: |
Department of Health Western Australia
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| Description: |
Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected primary hyperparathyroidism. |
| Date: |
Sep 2009 |
| Title: |
Parathyroid MIBI scan
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| Publisher: |
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prescriber
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Department of Health Western Australia
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| Description: |
Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with an incidental adrenal mass discovered on computed tomography. |
| Date: |
Jul 2008 |
| Title: |
Chromaffin tumours (phaeochromocytoma)
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of chromaffin tumors by professional health specialists. |
| Date: |
Jun 2008 |
| Title: |
Adrenalectomy
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| 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 |