pathology of endocrine system 2009 dr. huda m zahawi, frc.path
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PATHOLOGY OF ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 2009
Dr. Huda M Zahawi, FRC.Path
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The Endocrine system is divided into :
• Endocrine organs dedicated to production of hormones e.g. pituitary,thyroid….etc
• Endocrine components in clusters in organs having mixed functions e.g. pancreas, ovary, testes…..
• Diffuse endocrine system comprising scattered cells within organs acting locally on adjacent cells without entry into blood stream
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Disease divided into :
1- Diseases of overproduction of secretion ( Hyperfunction )2- Diseases of underproduction ( Hypofunction )3- Mass effects ( Tumors )
N.B. Correlation of clinical picture , hormonal assays , biochemical findings , together with pathological picture are of extreme importance in most conditions.
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PITUITARY GLAND
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PITUITARY GLAND• Pituitary in sella turcica,& weighs about 0.5gm.• Connected to the HYPOTHALAMUS with stalk.• Composed of : A-ADENOHYPOPHYSIS- (80%)
– Blood supply is through portal venous plexus– Hypothalamic-Hypophyseal feed back control
B- NEUROHYPOPHYSIS – From floor of third ventricle – Modified glial cells & axons hypothalamus.– Has its own blood supply.
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CELLS & SECRETIONS :
A- Anterior pituitary ( Adenohypophysis )
1-Somatotrophs from acidophilic cells → Growth H.
2- Lactotrophs from chromophobe cells → Prolactin
3- Corticotrophs from basophilic cells → ACTH,MSH .
4- Thyrotrophs from pale basophilic cells → TSH 5- Gonadotrophs from basophilic cells → FSH, LH
B- Posterior pituitary ( Neurohypophysis ) 1- Oxytocin 2- ADH
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HYPERPITUITARISM & PITUITARY ADENOMA
In most cases, excess is due to ADENOMA
arising in the anterior lobe. Less common causes include : * Hyperplasia * Carcinoma * Ectopic hormone production * Some hypothalamic disorders
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Pathogenesis of pituitary adenomas :• Mutations in G-proteins ( α subunit) in the GNAS1
gene on chromosome 20q13 lead to activation• 40% of GH secreting adenomas & less in ACTH• G-proteins involved in signal transduction :
GDP GTP cAMP
• Mutations in α subunit interfere with GTPase function
• Mutations in RAS, overexpression in C- MYC & NM23 inactivation found in more aggressive tumor• Other mutations : MEN-1 gene ( Menin)
G proteins
GTPase
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Features common to all pituitary adenomas :• 10% of all intracranial neoplasms & 25%
incidental 3% occur with MEN syndrome• 30-50 years of age • Primary pituitary adenomas usually benign• May or may not be functional• If functional, the clinical effects are secondary
to the hormone produced.• More than one hormone may be produced by
same cell• Although most are localized, invasive
adenomas erode sella turcica & extend into cavernous & sphenoid sinus
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CLINICAL FEATURES of PITUITARY ADENOMA:
1- Symptoms of hormone produced 2- Local mass effects : i- Radiological changes ii-Visual field abnormalities iii-Elevated intracranial pressure 3- Hypopituitarism 4- Pituitary apoplexy
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Downloaded from: Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease (on 4 December 2005 01:50 PM)Mass effect of pituitary adenoma
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Morphology of pituitary adenomas :
• Well circumscribed,invasive in up to 30%• Size 1cm. or more, specially in nonfunctioning tumor• Hemorrhage & necrosis seen in large tumorsMicroscopic picture : • Uniform cells, one cell type (monomorphism) • Absent reticulin network• Rare or absent mitosis
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Sella turcica with pituitary adenoma
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Uniform cells of pituitary adenoma
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Types of Pituitary Adenomas
• Previously classified according to histological
picture e.g : Acidophilic Adenoma• Now according to
immunohistochemical findings & clinical picture ….. e.g. Growth hormone secreting adenoma
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Immunoperoxidase for GH
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1- PROLACTINOMA :
• 30% of all adenomas, chromophobe or weakly acidophilic
• Functional even if small, but related to size• Other causes of prolactin include : estrogen
therapy, pregnancy, reserpine , hypothyroidism……
• Any mass in the suprasellar region may interfere with normal prolactin inhibition Prolactin
( STALK EFFECT )• Mild elevation of prolactin does NOT always
indicate prolactin secreting adenoma !
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Symptoms :
• Galactorrhea• Amenorrhea• Decrease libido• Infertility
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2- Growth hormone secreting adenoma : • 40% Associated with GNAS 1 gene mutation• Persistent secretion of growth hormone
leads to secretion of Insulin – like GF → symptoms
• Composed of granular ACIDOPHILIC cells • May be mixed with prolactin secretion.• Symptoms delayed so adenomas are usually
large • Produce GIGANTISM or ACROMEGALLY• Other symptoms : diabetes, arthritis, large
jaw & hands, osteo porosis, BP, HF…..etc
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3- Corticotroph cell adenoma
• Usually microadenomas• Higher chance of becoming malignant• Chromophobe or basophilic cells • Functionless or Cushing ‘s Disease ( ACTH )• Bilateral adrenalectomy or destruction may result in aggressive adenoma: Nelson’s Syndrome • Corticotroph microadenoma
Macroadenoma ICP
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4- Non functioning adenoma 20% silent or null cell ,nonfunctioning & produce mass effect only
5- Gonadotroph producing LH &FSH- ( 10-15%)- Function silent or is minimal , late presentation mainly mass effect produced.
Produce gonadotrophin α subunit, β- FSH & β-LH
6- TSH producing ,(1%) rare cause of hyperthyroidism
7- Pituitary carcinoma - Extremely rare, diagnosed only by metastases.
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HYPOPITUITARISM : • Loss of 75% of ant. Pituitary Symptoms • Congenital or acquired, intrinsic or extrinsic• Symptoms include dwarfism, & effect of
individual hormone deficiencies. Loss of MSH → Decreased pigmentation
• Acquired causes include : 1- Nonsecretory pituitary adenoma 2- Ischemic necrosis e.g.
SHEEHAN’S SYNDROME (post partum hmg.) sickle cell anemia, DIC, Pituitary apoplexy…
3- Iatrogenic by radiation or surgery 4- Autoimmune ( lymphocytic) hypophysitis 5- Inflammatory e.g sarcoidosis or TB …..
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6- Empty Sella Syndrome : Radiological term for enlarged sella tursica, with atrophied or
compressed pituitary. May be primary due to downward
bulge of arachnoid into sella floor compressing pituitary.
Secondary is usually surgical. 7- Infiltrating diseases in adjacent bone
e.g. Hand Schuller – Christian Disease
8- Craniopharyngioma
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Craniopharyngioma :
* 1-5 % of intracranial neoplasms * Derived from remnants of Rathke’s Pouch * Suprasellar or intrasellar ,often cystic with calcification * Children or adolescents most affected * Symptoms may be delayed ≥ 20yrs( 50%) * Symptoms of hypofunction or hyperfunction of pituitary and /or visual disturbances, diabetes insipidus * Benign & slow growing
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POSTERIOR PITUITARY SYNDROMES:
1-A- ADH deficiency causes Diabetes Insipidus Excessive urination,dilute urine , due to inability to reabsorb water from the collecting tubules. Causes include head trauma, tumors & inflammations in
pituitary or hypothalamus…etc. B- Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion Causes excessive resorption of water hyponatremia e.g Small Cell CA of Lung
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2-Abnormal oxytocin secretion :
Abnormalitis of synthesis & release have not been associated with any significant abnormality.
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THYROID GLAND
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• Development from evagination of pharyngeal tissue into neck
• Abnormal descent Lingual thyroid , subhyoid, substernal
• Weight 15-20gm. Responsive to stress• Structure : varying sized follicles lined by columnar epithelium , filled with colloid, interfollicular C cells• Secretion of T3 & T4 is controlled by
trophic factors from hypothalamus & ant.pituitary
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THYROTOXICOSIS:
• Hypermetabolic state caused by T4, T3. A- Associated with hyperthyroidism:
Primary : Graves Disease Toxic multinodular goiter Toxic adenoma
Secondary : TSH secreting pit. adenoma
B- Not associated with hyperthyroidism : Thyroiditis Struma ovarii Exogenous thyroxine intake
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Clinical Picture related to Sympathetic Stimulation
• Constitutional symptoms : heat intolerance, sweating, warm skin, appetite but ↓weight
• Gastrointestinal : hypermotility, malabsorption
• Cardiac : palpitation, tachycardia, CHF
• Menstrual disturbances
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• Neuromuscular : Tremor, muscle weakness
• Ocular : wide staring gaze, lid lag, thyroid ophthalmopathy
• Thyroid storm : severe acute symptoms of sympathetic overstimulation
• Apathetic hyperthyroidism : incidental
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Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism :
• Measurement of serum TSH (↓ ) + free T4 is the most useful screening test for thyrotoxicosis
• TSH level is normal or in secondary thyrotoxicosis
• In some patients , T3 but T4 normal or ↓
• Measurement of Radioactive Iodine uptake is a direct indication of activity inside the gland
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Normal radioactive I uptake
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HYPOTHYROIDISM :
Primary : 1- Loss of thyroid tissue due to surgery or radiation Rx. 2- Hashimoto’s thyroiditis 3- Iodine deficiency specially in endemic areas 4- Primary idiopathic hypothyroidism 5- Congenital enzyme deficiencies 6- Drugs e.g. iodides, lithium….. 7- Thyroid dysgenesis ( developmental )
Secondary : Pituitary or hypothalamic failure
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Hypothyroidism is commoner in endemic areas of iodine deficiency
CRETINISM : hypothyroidism in infancy & is related to the onset of deficiency .
If early in fetal life Mental retardation , short stature, hernia, skeletal abnormalities,
MYXEDEMA in adults Apathy, slow mental processes, cold intolerence,accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in subcutaneous tissue
Lab.tests : TSH in primary hypothyroidism, unaffected in others T4 in both.
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THYROIDITIS :
• Mostly autoimmune mechanisms• Microbial infection is rare• Types include : 1- Chronic lymphocytic ( Hashimoto’s ) thyroiditis 2- Subacute granulomatous ( de Quervain) thyroiditis 3- Subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis 4- Riedel thyroiditis 5- Palpation thyroiditis
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HASHIMOTO’s THYROIDITIS : Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis
• Autoimmune disease characterized by progressive destruction of thyroid tissue
• Commonest type of thyroiditis• Commonest cause of hypothyroidism in
areas of sufficient iodine levels• F:M = 10-20 :1, 45-65 yrs.• Can occur in children
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Pathogenesis :
A - T cell sensitization to thyroid antigens 1- Sensitized CD4 T cells Cytokine mediated ( IFN- γ)cell death
inflammation,macrophage activation 2- CD8+ cytotoxic T cell mediated cell death: Recognition of AG on cell killed 3- Presence of thyroid AB Antibody
dependent cell mediated cytotoxicity by NK cells
B- Genetic predisposition : ↑ in relatives of 1st.degree Association with HLA – DR 3 & DR- 5
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Morphology:
• Gland is a smooth pale goitre, minimally nodular, well demarcated.
• Microscopically : - Dense infiltration by lymphocytes & plasma cells - Formation of lymphoid follicles, with germinal centers - Presence of HURTHLE CELLS - With or without fibrosis
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• Clinically :
– Painless symmetrical diffuse goiter– May show initial toxicosis
( Hashitoxicosis ).
– Later marked hypothyroidism.– Patients have risk of B-Cell
lymphoma
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SUBACUTE GRANULOMATOUS THYROIDITIS :• Middle aged , more in females. Viral etiology
?• Self-limited (6-8w)• Acute onset of pain in the neck , fever, ESR, WBC• Transient thyrotoxicosis.• Morphology :
– Firm gland. – Destruction of acini leads to mixed inflammatory infiltrate.– Neutrophils , Macrophages & Giant cells & formation of granulomas
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SUBACUTE LYMPHOCYTIC THYROIDITIS : (Silent)• Middle aged females & post partum patients
• Probably autoimmune with circulating AB
• May recur in subsequent pregnancies
• May progress to hypothyroidism
• Histology similar to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis without Hurthle cell metaplasia
• Reidel’s Thyroiditis –
Dense fibrosis without prominent inflammation
? Considered as fibromatosis rather than thyroiditis
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GRAVE’S DISEASE :
• Commonest cause of endogenous hyperthyroidism
• Age 20- 40 yrs., • M: F ratio is 1: 7• More common in western races
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Main features of GRAVES DISEASE :
1 - Thyrotoxicosis with smooth symmetrical enlargement of thyroid 2 - Infiltrative ophthalmopathy with exophthalmus in 40% 3- Pretibial myxedema in a minority
• Lab findings : T4, T3 , TSH• Radioactive study: Diffuse uptake of
radioactive I
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Pathogenesis of GRAVE’S DISEASE :
• Genetic etiology + Autoimmune processes• GENETIC EVIDENCE :• May be familial • 60% concordance in identical twins• Susceptibility is associated with HLA-B8 & - DR3 • May exist with other similar diseases e.g. SLE, Pernicious anemia, Diabetes type I, Addison’s dis.
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IMMUNE MECHANISMS :
• Antibodies to thyroid peroxisomes & thyroglobulin• Patients develop autoantibodies to TSH receptor
– Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin ( TSI) binds to TSH receptor → thyroxin ***
– Thyroid Growth Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TGI) → proliferation of thyroid epithelium – TSH binding inhibitor immunoglobulins (TBIIs) prevent TSH from binding to receptor
• Both stimulation & inhibition may coexist
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Morphology :
• Smooth enlargement of gland with diffuse hyperplasia & hypertrophy
• Lining epithelium of acini : Tall & hyperplastic ± papillae• Colloid : Minimal thin colloid with scalloped
edge
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Changes in Extrathyroid tissue :
• Generalized lymphoid hyperplasia • Ophthalmopathy : Edematous orbital muscles &infiltration by lymphocytes followed by fibrosis
• Thickening of skin & subcutaneous tissue
• Accumulation of glycosaminoglycans which
are hydrophilic
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• Result : Displacement of eyeball &
exophthalmus → redness, dryness, ulceration, infection in conjunctiva
• Cause : Expression of aberrant TSH receptor
responding to circulating anti TSH receptor AB → inflammatory lymphocytic reaction
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DIFFUSE NONTOXIC & MULTINODULAR GOITRE GOITER = Enlargement of thyroid Most common cause is iodine
deficiency impaired hormone synthesis TSH hypertrophy & hyperplasia of follicles Goiter
Endemic : 10% of population have goiter
Sporadic : 1- Physiological demand 2- Dietary intake of excessive calcium & cabbages…etc 3- Hereditary enzyme defects
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MORPHOLOGY :
• Initially diffuse → nodular with degenerative changes: colloid cysts, hemorrhage, fibrosis, calcification
• If large may extend retrosternally• Pressure symptoms are a common
complaint• Picture is that of varying sized follicles,
hemorrhage , fibrosis , cysts, calcification • Patient is often EUTHYROID. but may be
toxic or hypofunctioning.
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Normal radioactive I uptake
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NODULES in the thyroid :• Nodules in thyroid may be multiple or
solitary
• Any solitary nodule in the thyroid has to be investigated as some are neoplastic. Investigations include FNA , Radioactive image
technique, Ultrasound, & (T4,T3 & TSH ) levels • HOT nodule takes up radioactive substance ( functional)• COLD nodule does not it take up ( nonfunctional )
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General rules of nodules in the thyroid :
1- Solitary nodule is MORE likely to be NEOPLASTIC than multiple
2- Hot nodules are more likely to be BENIGN
3- Not every cold nodule is malignant . Many are nonfuctioning adenomas, or
colloid cysts , nodules of nodular goitre….etc Up to 10% of cold nodules prove to be malignant.
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4- Nodules in younger patients are more likely to be NEOPLASTIC
5- Nodules in males are more likely to be NEOPLASTIC .
6- History of previous radiation to the neck is associate with increased risk of malignancy
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NEOPLASMS of the THYROID :
ADENOMAS:• Usually single.• Well defined capsule• Commonest is follicular± Hurthle cell
change • May be toxic• Size 1- 10cm. Variable colour • Activating somatic mutation in TSH receptor
is identified leading to overproduction of cAMP
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Microscopical Picture :
• 1- Uniform follicles , lined by cuboidal epithelial cells. • 2- Focal nuclear pleomorphism, nucleoli …. ( Endocrine atypia )• 3- Presence of a capsule with tumor compressing surrounding normal thyroid outside . * Integrity of capsule is important in differentiating
adenoma from well differentiated follicular carcinoma.
• Capsular and/ or vascular invasion →Carcinoma
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Capsular invasion)
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CARCINOMAS of THYROID :
• Incidence about 1-2% of all malignancies.• Wide age range ,depending on type.• Generally commoner in females, but in
tumors occurring in children or elderly , equal incidence in both sexes.
• Most are derived from follicular cells• Few are derived from ‘C’ cells
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TYPES of THYROID CARCINOMA :
1- Papillary Carcinoma ( 75- 85% ),any age,but usual type in children.
2- Follicular Carcinoma ( 10- 20% )More in middle age
3- Medullary Carcinoma ( 5% ) age 50-60 but younger
in familial cases with MEN syndrome 4- Anaplastic Carcinoma ( 5% ) , old age Presenting symptom is usually a mass , maybe
incidental in a multinodular goitre specially papillary, & follicular
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Pathogenesis of Thyroid Cancer :
1- Genetic lesions : Most tumors are sporadic Familial is mostly Medullary CA , Papillary CA• Papillary CA :
– Chromosomal rearrangement in tyrosin kinase receptor gene (RET) on chr.10q11
ret/PTC tyrosine kinase activity ( 1/5 of cases specially in children)– Point mutation in BRAF oncogene (1/3-1/2)
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• Follicular Carcinoma :– RAS mutation in ½ of cases OR– PAX8- PPAR γ 1 fusion gene in 1/3 of
cases• Medullary Carcinoma :
– RET mutation Receptor activation• Anaplastic Carcinoma :
– Probably arising from dedifferentiation of follicular or papillary CA inactivation of P53
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2- Environmental Factors :• Ionizing radiation specially in first two decades• Most common is Papillary CA. with
RET gene rearrangement3- Preexisting thyroid disease :• Incidence of thyroid CA is more in
endemic areas• Long standing multinodular goiter →
Follicular CA• Hashimotos thyroiditis → Papillary CA &
B cell lymphoma
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• TYPES OF THYROID CARCINOMAS
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PAPILLARY CARCINOMA :
• Cold on Scan by radioactive Iodine
• Solitary or multifocal
• Solid or cystic, calcification
• Composed of papillary architecture
• Less commonly ‘Follicular Variant’
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Diagnosis based on NUCLEAR FEATURES
• Nuclei are clear (empty) ,with grooves & inclusions ( Orphan Annie nuclei)
• Psammoma bodies• Metastases mainly by L.N., sometimes
from occult tumor• Hematogenous spread late & prognosis is GOOD
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Psammoma body in Papillary CA
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FOLLICULAR CARCINOMA :
• Usually cold but rarely functional ( warm )
• Well circumscribed with thick capsule (minimally invasive) or diffusely infiltrative
• Composed of follicles , sometimes of Hurthle Cells
• Diagnosis is based on CAPSULAR & VASCULAR invasion
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• Metastasize usually by blood Lungs, Bone, Liver ..etc.
• Treatment by surgery Radioactive Iodine Thyroxin
• Prognosis is not as good as papillary except in minimally invasive very well differentiated forms
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MEDULLARY CARCINOMA:
• Arise from C cells CALCITONIN, CEA, serotonin, VIP
• 80% Sporadic , or familial MEN Syndrome
• Composed of polygonal or spindle cells , usually with demonstrable AMYLOID in the stroma
• Calcitonin demonstrated in tumor cells
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• Level of calcitonin in serum may be useful for follow up
• Family members may show C cell hyperplasia ,↑ Calcitonin, & RET mutation
( Marker for early diagnosis)
• Metastases by blood stream
• Prognosis intermediate , worse in MEN. 2B
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Medullary CA with amyloid
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Congo red for amyloid
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ANAPLASTIC CARCINOMA :
• Elderly patients with multinodular goitre in 50%
• Foci of papillary or follicular CA may be present in 20%- 30% , probable dedifferentiation process
• Markedly infiltrative tumor , invading the neck → pressure on vital structures
• Rapid progression, death within 1 year
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• Morphology : Composed of pleomorphic giant cells, spindle cells or small cell anaplastic varients, which may be confused with lymphoma
• Radiosensitive tumor , no surgery
• P53 mutation identified , consistent with tumor progression
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PARATHYROID GLAND
• Derived from the third and fourth pharyngeal pouches.• 90% of people have four glands.• Location: mostly close to the upper or lower poles of
the thyroid.• Can be found anywhere along the line of descent of
the pharyngeal pouches.• There are two types of cells with intervening fat : - Chief & Oxyphil cells• Secretion of PTH is controlled by level of free calcium
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Hyperparathyroidism : Primary OR Secondary
Primary Hyperparathyroidism:• Commonest cause of asymptomatic hypercalcemia• Female:Male ratio = 2-3 : 1.• Causes : Adenoma 75%-80% Hyperplasia 10-15% Carcinoma < 5%• Majority of adenomas are sporadic• 5% familial associated with MEN-1 or MEN-2A
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Genetic abnormalities :
• PRAD 1 on chromosome 11 q cell cycle control cyclin D1 overexpression(10%-20%)
• MEN 1 on 11q13 is a cancer suppressor gene- Germ line mutation in MEN-1 syndrome loss of function cell proliferation- *20% - 30% of sporadic cases may also show mutation of MEN1*Either of above may cause tumor or hyperplasia
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• Biochemical findings : PTH , Ca , ↓ phosphate ,alkaline
phosphatase
• In other causes of hypercalcemia, PTH is ↓
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Gland morphology in Hyperparathyroidism
•Adenomas :• Usually single , rarely multiple • Well circumscribed, encapsulated
nodule (0.5-5g.) • The cells are polygonal, uniform chief
cells, few oxyphil cells. Adipose tissue is minimal in the tumor
• Compressed surrounding parathyroid tissue in periphery, other glands normal or atrophic .
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•Hyperplasia : Enlargement of all 4 glands. Microscopically chief cell hyperplasia,
or clear cell, usually, in a nodular or diffuse pattern.
Note : Diagnosis of adenoma versus hyperplasia may depend on the size of the other glands
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Parathyroid carcinoma :
• Larger than adenoma (5-10g) • Very adherent to surrounding tissue.• Pleomorphism & mitoses not reliable
criteria for malignancy • Most reliable criteria for malignancy
are : * Invasion **Metastases
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Morphology in other organs:
• Skeletal system:– Bone resorption by osteoclasts, with fibrosis,
cysts formation and hemorrhage Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica
– Collections of osteoclasts form ‘ Brown Tumors”
– Chondrocalcinosis and pseudogout may occur.
• Renal system:– Ca. Stones. & Nephrocalcinosis.
• Metastatic calcification in other organs: Blood vessels & myocardium , Stomach, Lung
…etc
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Hyperparathyroidism, clinical picture
• 50% of patients are asymptomatic.• Patients show Ca & PARATHORMONE levels in
serum• Symptoms and signs of hypercalcemia: Musculoskeletal, Gastrointestinal tract, Urinary
and CNS symptoms • Commonest cause of silent hypercalcemia .• In the majority of symptomatic hypercalcemia
commonest cause is wide spread metastases to bone
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Secondary Hyperparathyroidism :
• Occur in any condition associated with chronic hypocalcemia, mostly chronic renal failure.
• Glands are hyperplastic
• Renal failure phosphate excretion increased serum phosphate, CaPTH
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Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
• Extreme activity of the parathyroid
autonomous function & development of adenoma (needs surgery)
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Hypoparathyroidism :
• Causes:– Damage to the gland or its vessels
during thyroid surgery.– Idiopathic, autoimmune disease.– Pseudohypoparathyroidism, tissue resistance to PTH
• Clinical features: -Tetany, convulsion, neuromuscular irritability, cardiac arrhythmias……
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ENDOCRINE PANCREAS
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• Diseases mainly include :
– Diabetes– Islet Cell Tumors
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DIABETES
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DIABETES :
• Chronic disorder in which there is abnormal metabolism, of carbohydrate, fat & protein , characterized by either relative or absolute insulin deficiency, resulting in hyperglycemia.
• Most important stimulus that triggers insulin synthesis from β cells is GLUCOSE
• Other agents stimulate insulin release• Level of insulin is assessed by the level of C - peptide
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• Diagnosis :
1- Random glucose ≥ 200g / dL + symptoms
2- Fasting glucose of ≥ 126 / dL on more than one occasion 3- Abnormal OGTT when glucose level is more than 200g / dL 2hrs. after
standard glucose load of 75 g.
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Classification : Causes could be Primary in the pancreas
OR secondary to other disease conditions
Primary diabetes is classified into : A- Type 1 B- Type 2 C- Genetic & Miscellaneous causes
Whatever the type, complications are the same
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Type 1 :-
• Absolute deficiency of insulin due to β cell destruction ( 10%)
• 90% of cells lost before metabolic changes appear
• Age ≤ 20 yrs but may be latent• Normal or decreased weight• Ketoacidosis is common
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Type 2 :
• Due to a combination of peripheral resistance to insulin action & inadequate secretory response by the pancreatic β cells
• Commoner ( 80 - 90% )• Insulin normal (relative insulin
deficiency) • Patient is overweight• Rare ketoacidosis
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Type 3 : Miscellaneous causes
• Genetic defects :– β cell function e.g. Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young ( MODY)caused by a variety of
mutations
– Genetic defects of insulin processing or action
e.g. Insulin gene or Insulin receptor mutations
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Secondary Miscellaneous Causes :
• Diseases of exocrine pancreas e.g. chronic pancreatitis
• Endocrinopathies e.g. Cushing’s Syndrome,
Acromegally• Infections e.g. CMV• Drugs e.g. glucocorticoids• Gestational diabetes• Other genetic syndromes associated
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PATHOGENESIS
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Pathogenesis of Type 1 Diabetes :
1- Genetic susceptibility2- Autoimmunity 3- Environmental factors
It is a combination of autoimmunity & environmental insult in a person with a known genetic susceptibility leading to destruction of β cells
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1- Genetic susceptibility
– Principal susceptibility genes located in region of MHC class II on chromosome 6p21
– 90% Associated with HLA- DR3,or HLA- DR4, or both
– Racial predisposition, (Caucasians) but majority have no family history
– 6- 20% familial ,< 40% in identical twins – Second susceptibility gene encodes a T cell inhibitory receptor (CTLA-4) interfering
with normal T cell function
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2- Autoimmunity -
• Presence of CD 8+ & CD 4+ in islet cells “ Insulinitis”• Presence of islet cell antibodies ( insulin
& GAD) in 80% of patients & in relatives several months or years before onset
• Antibodies are highly selective against β cells
• Relatives at risk have similar AB years before onset
• 10% - 20% other autoimmune disease
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3- Environmental factors
An environmental insult may damage β cells
rendering them antigenic.
• Viruses : measles , coxsackie , rubella
• Chemicals• Cow’s milk
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Pathogenesis of Type 2 diabetes :
1- Genetic factors 2- Insulin resistance & obesity 3 - cell secretion dysfunction
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1- Genetic factors :
– Genetic factors are more important than in type 1 diabetes, but this is multifactorial– 50% - 90% in identical twins risk by 20%-40% in first degree relatives– No association with HLA & no autoimmune
basis– Point mutation in insulin receptor identified
affecting signaling pathway but rare ( 1-5%)
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2 – Insulin resistance :
• Decrease ability of peripheral tissue to respond to insulin
Early : insulin resistance → insulin secretion due to compensatory of cell
mass Later : relative insulin & cell mass
to 20-50%MAIN FACTOR IN INSULIN RESISTANCE IS
OBESITY
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Explanation :
• Adipocytokines :
– Resistin ↑ obesity → Insulin resistance– Leptin & Adiponectin contribute to
insulin sensitivity but are ↓in obesity → resistance
– PPAR γ is a nuclear receptor that regulates level of adipocytokines
– FFA in tissues (lipotoxic effect) → insulin resistance
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3- cell Dysfunction :
• Defective glucose recognition due to ↑ intracellular levels of a mitochondrial protein ( UCP2) in β cells
• Amylin :
A protein normally produced by cells secreted with insulin in response to food ingestion
Amylin accumulates outside cells, forming amyloid like deposits & may impair cell glucose sensing.
Seen in up to 90% of cases of Type II diabetes
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Pathogenesis of complications :1- Nonenzymatic glycosylation of
proteins Glucose + Free amino acids Later → Irreversible combination Advanced Glycosylation End products
=AGES Measured by level of glycosylated Hb ( HbA1c) AGES inactivate proteins & cross link with more proteins, deposited in vessels, renal glomeruli, …..etc
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Effects :
Induce cytokine production, GF :• ↑ vascular permeability• ↑ procoaggulant activity• ↑ fibroblasts & SM in ECM
Complications in blood vessels, kidney, nervous system ….etc
Complications are proportional to the degree
of hyperglycemia of whatever type
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2- The Polyol Pathway
Persistent hyperglycemia facilitates entry of glucose & its accumulation into some cells & metabolized into
SORBITOL (a polyol) & FRUCTOSE Creation of osmotic gradient Influx
of fluid + Toxic lens, retina, peripheral nerves,
kidney…etc
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3- Activation of Protein Kinase C :
• Activation of signal transduction• Leads to production of pro-angiogenic
factors (VEGF) Important in retinal neovascularization• Production of pro-fibrogenic factors →
↑ECM & BM thickening
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COMPLICATIONS
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Pathology in the Pancreas
i -Type I : - Leukocytic infiltration of islets ( T cells) ‘Insulinitis’ with progressive depletion of cells. - Later small indistinct or absent islets.
ii - Type II : - Ill defined reduction in islet cell mass - Fibrous tissue accumulation in some islets - Amyloid deposition in islets
• Newborn of diabetic mother : islet cell hyperplasia
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COMPLICATIONS
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1- Atherosclerosis : - Cardiovascular - CNS complications - Peripheral circulation 2- Diabetic microangiopathy - Hyaline arteriolosclerosis , exaggerated in hypertension - Diffuse thickening in capillaries of skin, retina peripheral nerves, renal medulla → Leaky vessels→ nephropathy, retinopathy, neuropathy
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3- Diabetic nephropathy
I - Glomerular lesions- - Capillary BM thickening
- Nodular glomerulosclerosis 15% -30% ( Kimmelstiel - Wilson lesion) - Diffuse mesangial sclerosis
II - Renal vascular lesions
- Renal atherosclerosis - Hyaline arteriolosclerosis
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III – Pyelonephritis
- Acute & chronic interstitial inflammation
- Necrotizing papillitis / papillary necrosis
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4- Ocular complications : I - Retinopathy :
- Nonproliferative : hemorrhage, exudate, microaneurysm, edema…
- Proliferative : Neovascularization, fibrosis, retinal detachment
II - Cataract formation III - Glaucoma
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5- Diabetic neuropathy I - Peripheral sensory & autonomic nerve dysfunction ( microangiopathy & demyelination ) II - Neuronal degeneration III - Degenerative spinal cord lesions
6- Recurrent infections : Bacterial & mycotic
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•Clinical Features in Diabetes : Type 1 :• Age < 20 , but some are latent (LADA)• May present with metabolic acidosis,
weight loss, dehydration,& electrolyte imbalance.
Polyuria , Polydipsia, Polyphagia ( 3P’s) • Findings : - Hyperglycemia - Glucosuria ± Ketonuria - Electrolyte imbalance
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Type 2 :
• Age > 40yrs., often present incidentally • Patients may have the 3 P’s
symptoms of complications• Hyperosmolar nonketotic coma caused
by dehydration due to uncompensated hyperglycemic diuresis.
• No keto acidosis • Increased susceptibility to infections
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ISLET CELL TUMORS
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Islet Cells & Secretions :
• β cells insulin• α cells glucagon• δ cells somatostatin• Pancreatic polypeptide ( PP) VIP
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Islet Cell Tumors of Pancreas :• Include insulinomas, gastrinomas, glucagonomas….etc• Less frequent than pancreatic CA• Maybe functioning or nonfunctioning• Tumors ≤ 2 cm. diameter likely to be
benign• Associated clinical syndromes : 1- Hyperinsulinism (Insulinomas)
2- Zollinger - Ellison Syndrome ( Gastrinomas) 3- Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN)
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Insulinoma :
• Commonest type• Hypoglycemia ≤ 50 mg./dl.• Attack precipitated by fasting or exercise, relieved by
eating or glucose administration• Lab. : serum glucose , serum insulin• Most tumors in pancreas but can be ectopic• Most tumors solitary ( < 2cm.), can be multiple• Majority are benign, 10% can be malignant• Histologically difficult to diagnose malignancy
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Gastrinomas :
• More in middle aged females• Located in pancreas , duodenum or peripancreatic
tissue• Single or multiple, or associated with other tumors• > 50% locally invasive or have metastasized at
diagnosis• Present with Zollinger- Ellison Syndrome
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Zollinger - Ellison Syndrome :
– Peptic ulcer disease– Ulcer features : Multiple ulcers Unusual locations specially jejunum Intractable– Gastrin hypersecretion– Diarrhea in > 50% & may be the presenting symptom
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Rare tumors :
• α- Cell tumors : Middle aged women Glucagon secretion , mild diabetes,
skin rash, anemia• δ- Cell tumors : Somatostatin secretion
Diabetes, malabsorption, GB stones…• VIPomas : VIP secretion Watery diarrhea, hypokalemia,
achlorhydria
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ADRENAL GLAND
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ADRENAL GLAND
• Weight of normal gland is 4 gm. Adrenal Cortex - Derived from mesoderm & composed
of 1- Zona glomerulosamineralocorticoids (aldosteron) 2- Zona fasciculata glucocorticoids ( cortisol ) 3- Zona reticularis estrogens & androgens
• Diseases are those of hyperfunction & hypofunction & tumors
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Adrenal Medulla – • Derived from neural crest & is part of sympathetic system. • Composed of Chromaffin cells secreting catecholamines• Diseases are mainly tumors
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Congenital Anomalies
• Incidental finding of adrenal tissue in the inguinoscrotal path , mainly in males
• Fusion of adrenals• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia• Ectopic tissue in adrenal : liver, thyroid & ovarian
tissue
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ADRENOCORTICAL HYPERFUNCTION :
• There are 3 syndromes associated with hyperfunction:
1- Cushing’s Syndrome & Cushing’s Disease
2- Conn’s Syndrome & Hyperaldosteronism
3- Adrenogenital Syndrome
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CUSHING’Syndrome
• Elevation of cortisol level , which occurs in one of four ways
A- Endogenous causes :
i- ACTH*secreting pituitary microadenoma, few macroadenomas, OR hyperplasia (CUSHING’s DISEASE) ii-Adrenal tumor or hyperplasia iii- Paraneoplastic syndrome
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B- Exogenous cause : Steroid Therapy
Tests used are : Level cortisol in plasma,or excretion of 17hydroxy
steroids in urine, diurnal pattern , level of ACTH, & Dexamethasone Suppression test.
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Morphology of adrenals in Cushing’s Syndrome :• This depends on the cause : 1- Exogenous increase glucocorticoids ACTH Bilateral atrophy of adrenals 2 -Endogenous hypercorticolism: a- Presence of adrenal adenoma or carcinoma, with atrophy of adjacent & contralateral adrenal b- Secondary to ACTH secreting adenoma bilateral diffuse or nodular hyperplasia c- Primary adrenal nodular hyperplasia
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The pituitary in all forms of Cushing’s syndrome showsAlteration in ACTH producing cells :
• Granular basophilic cells show lighter homogenized cytoplasm due to accumulation of intermediate keratin filaments in cytoplasm , called :
• Crooke’s Hyaline Change
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Clinical features of Cushing’s syndrome :
Main symptoms include : Central obesity/ moon face Hypertension Hirsutism/ menstrual disturbances Diabetes Osteoporosis Increased risk of infections Pigmentation of skin
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HYPERALDOSTERONISM :
• Excess level of aldosterone cause sodium retension, potassium excretion, resulting in hypertension & hypokalemia.
• Type could be primary OR secondary
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A- Primary : Conn Syndrome• Caused by Adenoma (80%) F:M is 2:1 Single or multiple• Or primary adrenal hyperplasia ( 15% ) , • Carcinoma is rare
• Adjacent adrenal cortex is NOT atrophic• There is aldosteron Na retention & K excretion BP , Hypokalemia , RENIN Correctable cause of HYPERTENSION
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B- Secondary : Due to decreased renal perfusion, activation of the renin - angiotensin system aldosteron
• Differentiate from primary by RENIN
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VIRILIZING Syndromes : Could be caused by - primary gonadal disorders - Adrenocortical Neoplasms - Congenital adrenal hyperplasia• Neoplasms can occur at any age, frequently malignant• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is caused by an enzyme
defect in cortisol synthesis (21 hydroxylase) NO CORTISOLACTH androgenic steroids • Virilization , precocious puberty, ambiguous genitalia• Patients have risk for acute adrenocortical insufficiency
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MORPHOLOGY in ALL ADRENAL TUMORS:
• Encapsulated , usually yellow• Size variable 1-2 cm. ( 30gms.)Up to large tumors • Most incidental nonfunctioning tumors, may be
functioning • Malignant tumors with necrosis, hemorrhage (≥
300gms)• Usually larger , more aggressive in adults • Both may show same appearance of uniform or slightly pleomorphic cells ,may be eosinophilic or clear• Local invasion ,& the presence of metastases
differentiate benign from malignant tumors
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Adrenocortical carcinoma
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ADRENOCORTICAL INSUFFICIENCY :
• May be primary adrenal or secondary to destruction of the pituitary as in SHEEHAN’s syndrome….etc
• Primary in adrenal may be : A- Acute : 1- Massive adrenal hemorrhage as in anticoaggulant therapy, DIC, sepsis by N.meningitidis,pseudomonas ( Waterhouse- Friderichsen syndrome) 2- Sudden withdrawal of steroid therapy 3- Stress in a pt.with underlying chronic insufficiency
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Adrenal insufficiency (continued )
B- Chronic :( Addison’s disease ) Progressive destruction of the adrenal by : 1- Autoimmune Disorder: 75-90 % , may be sporadic or familial, linked to HLA-B8 , DR3, HLA-DQ5 Often multisystem involvement 2- Infections e.g. Tuberculosis , fungii ( AIDS)
3- Metastatic tumors destroying adrenal e.g. lung, breast , …others
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Morphology & Clinical features in Chronic Adrenal Insufficiency :
• Morphology depends on cause :
• Autoimmune : Irregular small glands, cortex infiltrated by lymphocytes, medulla normal.• T.B. Caseating Granuloma• Metastatic disease Type of primary tumor• Secondary to pituitary cause : the adrenal is shrunken
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• Clinical features :
Weight loss, hypotension, hypoglycemia, pigmentation….
There is Hyperkalemia & Hyponatremia due to ↓ mineralocorticoids
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THE ADRENAL MEDULLA :
• Composed of CHROMAFFIN CELLS & nerve endings • Secretetes cholamines in response to sympathetic
stimulation• Also present in extra-adrenal sites
• Pathology includes tumors : A- Pheochromocytoma B- Neuroblastoma
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PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA :• Secretes catecholamines → VMA• Sometimes described as The 10% Tumor because :
* 10% bilateral * 10% extra adrenal ( Paraganglioma) * 10% familial, maybe part of MEN syndrome * 10% Malignant
• Usually well circumscribed,small to large in size,maybe pleomorphic. Malignancy confirmed by METASTASES
• Clinically sustained or paroxysmal attacks of BP• CORRECTABLE cause of HYPERTENSION
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NEUROBLASTOMA :
• Commonest extracranial solid tumor of childhood• Usually adrenal but maybe extra-adrenal• Familial or sporadic• Associated with deletion of short arm of chromosome 1• 90% associated with catecholamine secretion• VMA excreted in 24 hr. urine helpful in diagnosis.• Morphologically it is composed of small round blue cells
which may differentiate to ganglion cells• Spread to adjacent organs, lymph nodes, renal vein.• Prognosis : STAGE , AGE , N myc amplification
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MULTIGLANDULAR SYNDROMES
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POLYGLANDULAR SYNDROME :
• Autoimmune disease• Familial or sporadic
– Isolated involvement of adrenals– Multiorgan involvement
• Type I : autosomal recessive associated with mutation on immune regulator gene on Chr. 21
• Type II : multifactorial, linked to HLA-B8 , HLA-DR3 , HLA-DQ5
– Include Hashimoto’s thyroiditis,adrenalitis, diabetes type I, pernicious anemia
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MEN SYNDROME :
• Inherited syndrome with multiple endocrine tumors & or hyperplasia of component cells
• Tumors occur at younger age• Often preceded by asymptomatic OR symptomatic
hyperplasia in involved organ• Tumors may be multifocal in the same organ • Often more aggressive than the same tumor without MEN syndrome
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Types of MEN syndromes :
• Type MEN 1 : ( 3 Ps)• Autosomal dominant• Involves suppressor gene on 11q.13
– Parathyroid : multiglandular parathyroid hyperplasia (95%]
– Pancreas: aggressive,multifocal functional gastrinomas & insulinomas
– Pituitary: Prolactinoma ± GH
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Type MEN 2 :• Autosomal dominant Proto-oncogen mutation : RET/10q 11• MEN 2 A :
– Medullary carcinoma of thyroid + C cell hyperplasia– Pheochromocytoma (50%)– Parathyroid hyperplasia
• MEN 2 B :– As above but no parathyroid hyperplasia – Extra endocrine manifestations : e.g. mucosal neurofibromas
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