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Pathology 2 - Endocrine

Emilia Mijatovic Pathology Inglês 78 flashcards

What are the effects of insulin on peripheral tissues?

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  1. 1What are the risks associated with prediabetes?25% will develop overt diabetes within 5 years
    Increased risk of CV disease
  2. 2Which type of diabetes is more common?Type 2 (90-95%)
  3. 3What are the effects of insulin on peripheral tissues?What are the effects of insulin on peripheral tissues?
  4. 4In what patients does type 1 DM most commonly occur?children
  5. 5In what patients does type 2 DM most commonly occur?most commonly adult onset
    but prevalence in children is increasing due to increased prevalence of childhood obesity
  6. 6Describe the etiology/pathogenesis of type 1 diabetesEtiology:
    1. Genetic predisposition
    - polymorphisms in:
    - HLAD3/D4
    - insulin gene --> decreased expression in thymus --> escape of self-reactive T cells
    - CTLA-4, PTPN2 --> normally inhibit T cell function
    2. Environmental
    - viral infections (mumps, rubella, Coxsackievirus)
    LEADS TO:
    loss of self-tolerance towards B-cell antigens --> production of Ab --> destruction of B-cells
  7. 7Describe the stages of development of DM1genetic predisposition + normal B cell mass --> inciting event (ex. viral infection) --> autoimmune destruction of pancreas and progressive loss of B-cells --> eventually enough B-cells are damaged and overt diabetes manifests with deranged glucose metabolism
  8. 8Describe the etiology/pathogenesis of DM type 2obesity --> insulin resistance --> compensation via hyperinsulinemia --> B-cell dysfunction and insulin deficiency
  9. 9How does obesity contribute to insulin resistance? How does insulin resistance manifest in the various tissues?1. FFAs --> increased triglycerides within muscle and liver --> inhibition of insulin signaling
    2. Adipokines released from adipose tissue --> promote hyperglycemia
    3. FFAs lead to the release of proinflammatory cytokines --> promotes insulin resistance
    Liver - failure to inhibit gluconeogenesis
    Muscle - decreased uptake of glucose --> increased serum glucose
    Adipose - failure to inhibit hormone-sensitive lipase --> high FFAs
    How does obesity contribute to insulin resistance? How does insulin resistance manifest in the various tissues?
  10. 10What are the monogenic forms of diabetes? What types of gene mutations are involved?1. Congenital Early Onset (neonatal)
    - insulin gene
    - mitochondrial DNA
    - insulin receptor (synthesis, binding of insulin, signaling)
    2. MODY (maturity-onset diabetes of the young - before 25y/o)
    - genes involved with B-cell function
  11. 11What are the risks for the fetus in gestational diabetes?congenital defects, stillbirth, overgrowth (macrosomia) due to increased IGFs stimulated by maternal hyperglycemia
  12. 12What are the causes of diabetes?What are the causes of diabetes?
  13. 13What is the classic triad of diabetes? Describe the pathogenesis of eachpolyphagia, polyuria and polydipsia
    Polyuria: hyperglycemia exceeds renal threshold for glucose reabsorption --> glucosuria --> osmotic diuresis
    Polydipsia: renal water loss + hyperosmolality due to serum glucose stimulates osmoreceptors in brain
    Polyphagia: catabolism of proteins and fats leads to increased appetite; is still associated with weight loss
  14. 14Describe the pathogenesis of diabetic ketoacidosisabsolute insulin deficiency --> activation of hormone-sensitive lipase --> increase FFAs --> oxidation in liver to ketones --> ketonemia and ketonuria
    ketonemia decreases blood pH --> metabolic acidosis
  15. 15Describe the pathogenesis of nonketotic hyperosmolar comatype 2 diabetes mainly
    polyuria leads to severe dehydration --> hyperglycemia
    generation of ketone bodies is minimal due to low level of insulin production
    most commonly seen in the elderly and disabled patients; symptoms are generally noticed very late
  16. 16What are the main acute complications of diabetes mellitus?ketoacidosis
    nonketotic hyperosmolar coma
  17. 17What are the chronic complications of diabetes?Macrovascular disease --> accelerated atherosclerosis; increased MI, stoke, lower extremity ischemia
    Microvascular disease (microangiopathy) --> retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy caused by diffuse thickening of BM (collagen 4)
    Increased susceptibility to infections of skin, TB, pneumonia, and pyelonephritis
  18. 18Describe how hyperglycemia contributes to the pathogenesis of diabetic macro and microvascular disease1. formation of AGE --> induce release of cytokines, ROS, procoagulant activity, proliferation of vascular SM, cross linking of LDL --> atherosclerosis
    2. activation protein kinase C --> production of VEGF
    3. glucose converted to sorbitol by aldose reductase in some tissues --> NADPH and used up and not available for GSH which increases oxidative stress
  19. 19Describe the morphology of the pancreas in type 1 and 2 DMType 1:
    - reduction in number and size of islets
    - leukocytic infiltrates
    Type 2:
    - amyloid deposition between and within capillaries, between cells
    - fibrosis
  20. 20What is the most common cause of death in diabetics?myocardial infarction
  21. 21Describe the features of diabetic nephropathy1. Glomerular lesions
    a) capillary BM thickening
    b) mesangial sclerosis
    c) nodular glomerulosclerosis --> ball-like deposits of matrix in periphery --> ischemia and scarring
    2. Arteriolosclerosis
    3. Pyelonephritis
  22. 22Describe the features of diabetic retinopathy1. Proliferative - hypoxia-induced VEGF production --> neovascularization and fibrosis; bleeding due to rupture of new capillaries
    2. Non-proliferative - microangiopathy leads to weakening of capillary structure and hemorrhages, microaneurysms, dilations and edema (increased permeability)
    - can lead to blindness
  23. 23describe the features of diabetic neuropathy- peripheral and symmetric
    - motor, sensory or autonomic (bowel, bladder)
  24. 24What are the mainstays of therapy for type 1 and 2 DM?Type 1: insulin replacement therapy
    Type 2: nonpharmacologic approaches such as dietary restrictions and exercise
  25. 25How is glycemic control assessed over a long period of time?Measurement of HbA1C levels
    Remains in blood for 2-3 months
    Should be below 7% to reduce the risk for long-term complications
  26. 26What cells form PanNETs?islet cell tumours
  27. 27What are the types of PanNETs? What is the most common type of PanNET?Insulinoma and gastrinoma
    Insulinoma is most commooon
  28. 28What are the clinical manifestations of insulinomas?secretion of large amounts of insulin --> hypoglycemia --> confusion, stupor, loss of consciousness
  29. 29Which tissues make up the gastrinoma triangle?Duodenum
    Peripancreatic soft tissues
    Pancreas
  30. 30What are the clinical manifestations of gastrinomas?secretion of large amounts of gastrin --> gastric acid secretion --> gastric ulcers
  31. 31Describe the layers of the adrenal cortex and which hormones are produced whereouter --> inner
    Glomerulosa = mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)
    Fasciculata = glucocorticoids (cortisol)
    Reticularis = sex steroids (estrogens & androgens)
  32. 32what types of cells exist in the adrenal medulla? Which hormones are produced there?chromaffin cells
    catecholamines
  33. 33What are the 3 distinct hyperadrenal clinical syndromes?Cushing syndrome (hypercortosolism)
    Hyperaldosteronism
    Adrenogenital or virilizing syndromes
  34. 34What are most common causes of hypercortisolism? What is the MOST common overall? What is the most common endogenous cause?1. Iatrogenic*** - administration of exogenous glucocorticoids
    2. Hypothalamic-pituitary disease leading to excess ACTH secretion (CUSHING DISEASE) --> most common endog.
    3. Secretion of ectopic ACTH by nonpituitary neoplasms
    4. Adrenocortical neoplasms (adenoma or carcinoma) or hyperplasia
  35. 35Describe the morphology of the pituitary gland and adrenal gland in Cushing disease?Pituitary:
    1. microadenoma not causing mass effect
    OR
    2. corticotroph hyperplasia secondary to hypothalamic CRH secreting tumor
    Adrenal:
    bilateral nodular cortical hyperplasia
    secondary to ACTH secretion
  36. 36Which tumors are responsible for the secretion of ectopic ACTH? What is the morphology of the adrenal gland?Mainly small cell carcinoma of lung
    Also carcinoids, medullary carcinoma of thyroid, PanNETs
    Bilateral cortical hyperplasia
  37. 37Hypercortisolism due to primary adrenal neoplasms and primary cortical hyperplasia are designated _______ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome
  38. 38What are the laboratory findings of adrenal Cushing syndrome?elevated cortisol and low ACTH
    cortisol induces a negative feedback on ACTH production
  39. 39What are the laboratory findings of pituitary Cushing syndrome?high ACTH and high cortisol
  40. 40Describe the morphology of the adrenal glands when hypercortisolism is a result of exogenous glucocorticoid administration (iatrogenic)bilateral cortical atrophy due to lack of stimulation of reticularis by ACTH
  41. 41Describe the morphology of the adrenal glands with functioning (cortisol producing) tumors?High cortisol production suppresses endogenous ACTH which leads to atrophy of the adjacent adrenal cortex and that of the contralateral gland
  42. 42What are the clinical manifestations of cushing syndrome?- hypertension
    - weight gain
    - accumulation of fat in posterior neck and back (Buffalo hump)
    - decreased muscle mass due to atrophy of myofibers
    - secondary diabetes
    - loss of collagen due to catabolic effect on proteins --> fragile, easy bruisable ski
    - bone resorption --> osteoporosis
    - suppressed immune system
    - extraadrenal Cushing (high ACTH) --> hyperpigmentation of skin
  43. 43Define primary hyperaldosteronismautonomous overproduction of aldosterone by the adrenal glands
    inhibits the RAA system
  44. 44What are the causes of primary hyperaldosteronism in order of prevalence?1. Bilateral nodular hyperplasia
    2. Adrenocortical neoplasm
    a) aldosterone-producing adenoma (Conn syndrome)
    b) carcinoma
    3. Overactivity of aldosterone synthase gene
  45. 45Define secondary hyperaldosteronismAldosterone production occurs secondary to activation of RAA system
  46. 46Describe the causes of secondary hyperaldosteronism- decreased renal perfusion (ex. renal artery stenosis)
    - hypovolemia and edema (nephrotic syndrome, congestive heart failure, cirrhosis)
    - pregnancy (caused by estrogen-induced increase in renin)
  47. 47What are the characteristic features of aldosterone-producing adenomas?cytoplasmic inclusions called spironolactone bodies
  48. 48What are the effects of aldosterone on the kidneys?Na+ retention and K+ excretion
  49. 49What are the clinical manifestations of hyperaldosteronism?hypertension!!
    - can lead to cardiovascular compromise, increased risk of stroke/MI
    hypokalemia
  50. 50Describe the therapy for hyperaldosteronism caused by: adenomas hyperplasia secondary causessurgical excision
    aldosterone antagonist --> spironolactone
    treatment of the underlying cause of RAA hyperstimulation
  51. 51What androgens are produced by the adrenal glands? What regulates their production?dehydroepiandrosterone and androstenedione --> converted to testosterone in peripheral tissue
    regulated by ACTH
  52. 52What are the most common adrenal causes of androgen excess?1. adrenocortical neoplasms - more likely to be carcinomas than adenomas
    2. congenital adrenal hyperplasia - rare
  53. 53Define and describe the pathogenesis of congenital adrenal hyperplasiaHereditary defect in an enzyme involved in adrenal steroid biosynthesis particularly cortisol
    low cortisol production --> increase in ACTH --> adrenal hyperplasia --> increased production of cortisol precursors --> channeled into androgen synthesis due to lack of enzymes for cortisol
  54. 54What is the most common enzymatic defect in congenital adrenal hyperplasia?21-hydroxylase
    - necessary for the production of cortisol and aldosterone but NOT sex steroids
    - thus, precursors are shuttled towards sex hormone production
  55. 55What are the clinical manifestations of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?depends on the severity of the enzymatic defect
    Males: enlarged external genitalia, precocious puberty
    Females: masculinization, clitoral hypertrophy, oligomenorrhea, hirsutism, acne
    when enzymatic deficiency is severe --> can also result in concomitant aldosterone and cortisol deficiency (hypotension)
  56. 56What is the treatment for congenital adrenal hyperplasia?exogenous glucocorticoids
    - will replace missing cortisol
    - also will suppress ACTH reducing sex steroid production
    mineralocorticoids for aldosterone-insufficient variants
  57. 57What are the causes of primary ACUTE adrenocortical insufficiency?1. sudden withdrawal of corticosteroid therapy
    - steroids cause atrophy of the adrenal gland and when withdrawn, the adrenals cannot compensate
    2. stress in patients with chronic underlying insufficiency
    3. massive hemorrhage into the gland
    - DIC, anticoagulant therapy, pregnancy, Waterhouse-Friderichson syndrome (result of N.mengitidis infection leading to septicemia inducing DIC or endotoxin mediated vasculitis and bleeding)
  58. 58Define chronic primary adrenal insufficiencyAddison disease
    Progressive destruction of the adrenal cortex
  59. 59What are the causes of Addison disease?1. Autoimmune adrenalitis
    2. Infections
    - TB
    - AIDS
    3. Metastatic cancer- derived mainly from lung and breast
  60. 60Describe autoimmune adrenalitisoccurs as a result of mutations in AIRE gene
    lack of expression of adrenal cortical antigens in the thymus --> allows survival of
  61. 61Define secondary adrenocortical insufficiencyAny disorder of the hypothalamus or pituitary which reduced the output of ACTH
  62. 62How can primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency be distinguished?Administration of exogenous ACTH in:
    1. Primary --> no increase in cortisol production
    2. Secondary --> cortisol increases
  63. 63Describe the morphology of the adrenals in adrenocortical insufficiency Primary and secondaryPrimary autoimmune - shrunken
    TB - granulomatous
    Metastatic carcinoma - enlarged, normal architecture obscured by infiltrating neoplasm
    Secondary - shrunken, atrophy of cortical cells
  64. 64Describe the clinical manifestations of adrenocortical insufficiencynormally do not appear until 90% of the adrenal cortex is compromised
    - progressive weakness
    - fatigability
    - hypoglycemia
    - Primary disease (with high ACTH) - hyperpigmentation of skin and mucosa
    - decreased aldosterone with hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, hypovolemia and hypotension
    - decreased sex steroids
    - Secondary - normal aldosterone but low androgen and cortisol output
  65. 65Adrenal adenomas are associated with_______ Adrenal carcinomas are associated with ________a) Cushing syndrome and hyperaldosteronism
    b) Virilizing syndromes
  66. 66What cells make up pheochromocytomas? What is the normal function of these cells?chromaffin cells
    production of catecholamines
  67. 67Describe the "rule of 10" for pheochromocytoma10% are bilateral
    10% are extraadrenal (called paragangliomas)
    10% are malignant
    10% do NOT cause hypertension
  68. 68What gene mutations are associated with familial pheochromocytoma?RET (MEN2)
    NF1
    VHL
    succinate dehydrogenase complex --> stabilizes HIF-1a promoting tumorigenesis
  69. 69What are the clinical manifestations of pheochromocytomas?hypertension! (in 90% of patients)
    - can be paroxysmal episodes of chronic elevated BP
    - paroxysms can lead to catecholamine cardiomyopathy or catecholamine-induced myocardial instability and ventricular arrhythmias
  70. 70How are pheochromocytomas diagnosed?based on increased urinary excretion of free catecholamines and metabolites like vanillylmandelic acid and metanephrines
  71. 71what is the most common solid EXTRACRANIAL tumor of childhood?neuroblastoma
    - adrenal medulla
    - retroperitoneal sympathetic ganglia
  72. 72Define MEN syndromegroup of inherited diseases caused by proliferative lesion of multiple endocrine organs
  73. 73What are the distinctive features of tumors arising in MEN syndrome that are not shared by the sporadic counterparts:- occur at a younger age
    - arise in multiple organs
    - multifocal (even in the same organ)
    - preceded by an asymptomatic stage of endocrine hyperplasia
    - more aggressive
  74. 74What is the mutation associated with MEN-1?loss-of-function mutation in MEN1 tumor suppressor gene which encodes "Menin"
    loss of menin function leads to endocrine neoplasia
  75. 75Which organs are involved in MEN13 P's:
    1. Parathyroid
    - usually initial manifestations
    - hyperplasia and adenomas
    2. Pancreas
    - most common cause of death
    - functional tumors that secrete tumors
    3. Pituitary
    - prolactin-secreting macroadenoma
  76. 76Describe the genetic basis of MEN2gain-of-function mutation of RET
    MEN2A and 2B differ based on single amino acid change
  77. 77What organs are involved in MEN2AThyroid - medullary carcinoma
    Adrenal medulla - pheochromocytoma
    Parathyroid - hyperplasia with manifestations of primary hyperPTH
  78. 78What organs are involved in MEN2B? How does it differ from MEN2AThyroid - medullary carcinoma which is multifocal and more aggressive
    Adrenal medulla - pheochromocytoma
    NO HYPERPTH
    Extraendocrine manifestations - ganglioneuromas, marfanoid habitus (overly long bones of axial skeleton)

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