Who it affects A high blood prolactin level is detected in less than 1% of the general population. What gland…
Who it affects Hyperparathyroidism is an uncommon disorder affecting 1 in 500 people. What gland is involved There are usually…
When is this performed? To clarify whether a patient has Cushing`s syndrome What does the test involve? The administration of…
Cataracts A condition in which deposits develop in the lens of an eye. Surgical replacement of the lens may be…
What is it This disorder is characterised by an excess of glucocorticoids or steroid production in the body. Who it…
Who it affects Type 2 diabetes is an increasingly common disorder and typically affects older patients than type 1 diabetes.…
Who it affects Type 1 diabetes, is an illness that predominantly affects young patients. It affects 3-5% of the general…
Ablative dose of radioiodine In the context of hyperthyroidism, this indicates a dose of radioiodine that aims to render the…
When is this performed? In the treatment of an over active thyroid For the removal of a large thyroid For…
Who it affects Thyroid cancer is very rare and accounts for less than 1% of cancer related deaths. There are…
When is this performed? When diseases such as Addison`s disease, glucocorticoid deficiency, hypopituitarism are suspected. What does the test involve?…
Who it affects Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common disorder affecting 10 to 20% of women. What gland is involved…
ACTH Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) is a hormone released from the pituitary gland in response to CRH from hypothalamus. ACTH acts…
When is this performed? To remove completely a pituitary lesion that is producing excess hormone To remove completely or reduce…
When is this performed? With an overactive thyroid With an enlarged thyroid In thyroid cancer What does the treatment involve?…
Who it affects This is a rare condition that affects about 5 in 1 million people. What gland is involved…
When is this performed? In patients with one or more over active parathyroid glands In parathyroid cancer What does the…
When is this performed? In patients with one or more over active parathyroid glands In parathyroid cancer What does the…
When is this performed? In some circumstances this is required to clarify if a patient has diabetes mellitus This test…
Bariatric surgery An umbrella term for different types of surgery used in the treatment of obesity. Procedures can be divided…