Written by a recognized expert in the field, this accessible book acquaints the lay reader with the main features of hormonal diseases, their diagnosis and treatment. From gigantism and dwarfism to polycystic ovary syndrome, overactive thyroid and many more; it also explains what specialists in endocrinology do - and why - when diagnosing and treating patients.
Each chapter gives a short introduction to the relevant hormonal disease, with information about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment presented in an easily comprehensible question and answer format. Simple but accurate diagrams are used to visualize the information. The book clarifies important issues and helps patients to make informed decisions. Last but not least, it includes some current hot topics in endocrine practice as well as fascinating historical facts. It is a must-read for everyone interested in the fascinating world of hormones and their disorders.
Author(s): Peter Igaz
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer, Copernicus Books
Year: 2023
Language: English
Tags: Hormonal Diseases; Endocrinology; Preventive Medicine
Preface
About the Author
Contents
Most Commonly Used Abbreviations
1 Introduction to the Biology of Hormones and Hormonal Diseases
1.1 General Concepts
1.2 Genetics in Endocrinology
1.3 Main Questions in the Diagnosis of Hormonal Diseases
1.4 Treatment of Hormonal Diseases
2 Diseases of the Pituitary Gland, Master Regulator of Endocrine Organs
2.1 Structure and Functioning of the Pituitary Gland
2.2 Diseases of the Pituitary Gland
2.3 Prolactinoma
2.4 Diseases Associated with Growth Hormone—A Tale of Giants and Dwarfs and More
2.4.1 Overproduction of Growth Hormone: Acromegaly and Gigantism
2.4.2 Growth Hormone Deficiency
2.5 Pituitary Insufficiency
2.6 Diabetes Insipidus and Water Intoxication
3 Diseases of the Thyroid Gland
3.1 Location and Functions of the Thyroid Gland
3.2 Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism, Thyrotoxicosis)
3.3 Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism)
3.4 Inflammations of the Thyroid Gland (Forms of Thyroiditis)
3.5 Thyroid Nodules and Cancers
4 Parathyroid Glands, Vitamin D, Calcium Metabolism and The Bone
4.1 Hormonal Regulation of Calcium Metabolism
4.2 Diseases of the Parathyroid Glands
4.2.1 Overactive Parathyroid Glands (Hyperparathyroidism)
4.2.2 Underactive Parathyroid Glands (Hypoparathyroidism)
4.3 Metabolic Bone Diseases
4.3.1 Osteoporosis
4.3.2 Osteomalacia
5 Diseases of the Adrenal Gland
5.1 General Features of the Adrenal Gland
5.2 The Adrenal Cortex
5.2.1 Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex
5.2.2 Cushing’s Syndrome
5.2.3 Drug-Induced Cushing’s Syndrome
5.2.4 Primary Aldosteronism (Aldosterone Overproduction)
5.2.5 Primary Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison’s Disease)
5.2.6 Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
5.3 Diseases of the Adrenal Medulla
5.4 Other Tumors of the Adrenal
6 Diseases of the Reproductive Glands (Ovaries and Testicles)
6.1 Hormonal Regulation of Reproductive Functioning
6.2 Underactive Reproductive Functioning (Including Klinefelter’s and Turner’s Syndromes)
6.3 Overproduction of Sex Hormones (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
6.4 Disorders of Sexual Differentiation
7 About Insulin Resistance
8 Obesity
8.1 Regulation of the Appetite. Fat Tissue as a Hormone-Producing Organ
8.2 Obesity
9 Neuroendocrine Tumors and Associated Syndromes
10 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes
11 Hormones in Food; Hormones and Diet
Index
