When is this performed? This is required when diseases such as primary hyperparathyroidism, phaeochromocytoma and carcinoid and Cushing`s syndrome What…
Who it affects Addison`s disease is a rare disorder affecting 1 in every 100,000 people. It may be due to…
When is this performed? When diabetes insipidus is suspected What does the test involve? In the first half of the…
Adrenalectomy Removal of the adrenal gland by surgery. This is increasingly being performed laproscopically where possible. Aldosterone A hormone produced…
When is this performed? When there is a specific adrenal lesion that over produces hormones, e.g. Conn`s syndrome, phaeochromocytoma When…
What is it Osteoporosis is characterised by a weakening of bones such that patients are at an increased risk of fractures…
Who it affects Thyroid nodules and cysts are very common and usually benign. They are increasingly being detected because of…
Who it affects Conn`s syndrome or primary hyperaldosteronism occurs in 2% of patients with high blood pressure. What gland is…
When is this performed? To monitor the adequacy of steroid replacement in conditions like hypopituitarism and Addison`s disease To monitor…
When is this performed? When there is a specific adrenal lesion that over produces hormones, e.g. Conn`s syndrome, phaeochromocytoma When…
Amenorrhoea Absent menstruation. If menstruation has never occurred this is referred to as primary amenorrhoea whereas secondary amenorrhoea refers to…
When is this performed? To investigate whether a patient has osteoporosis or whether treatment for this has been effective What…
When is this performed? Computerised tomography (CT) is requested by an endocrinology specialist in the investigation of a variety of…
When is this performed? To clarify whether a patient has Cushing`s syndrome What does the test involve? The administration of…
When is this performed? To help distinguish the various causes of low steroid levels in the body. What does the…
When is this performed? When hypopituitarism is suspected. What does the test involve? The administration of insulin to lower the…
Who it affects Hypopituitarism is an uncommon disorder affecting 45 per 100,000 people. Its causes include: surgical removal of a…
Who it affectsHypothyroidism is a common disorder affecting 5% of the general population. What gland is involvedThe thyroid gland lies…
Who it affectsHyperthyroidism is also known as thyrotoxicosis or an over active thyroid and is a relatively common disorder. An…
When is this performed? Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is requested by an endocrinology specialist in the investigation of a variety…