Posts by Symptomsky

A large cell carcinoma can be recognized by larger breasts because it produces hCG hormone, which then increases the size of the patient’s breasts. The condition, called gynecomastia, is caused by which hormone. Try to remember.

Adenocarcinoma, which often appears in peripheral parts of the lung, can produce other symptoms besides coughing and shortness of breath. It often affects nonsmokers, people who do not smoke. And additionally, it can cause clubbing of their fingers where the tips of their fingers become rounded and enlarged. None of these symptoms are 100% specific, so to confirm the diagnosis, upon a histological examination, we might discover glandular structures, and that is indicative of adenocarcinoma. Now try to remember the symptoms of lung adenocarcinoma.

So, the presence of Cushing syndrome symptoms, such as cough and shortness of breath, could indicate that the patient suffers from a very aggressive type of cancer:
Small cell lung cancer.
However, if that’s not the case, then that’s great, because it could be that the patient suffers from a less aggressive type of lung cancer: adenocarcinoma.
Now, that’s not really great, but in comparison with small cell lung cancer, it’s better.
Now, try to remember which lung cancer causes Cushing’s syndrome.

Two signs that I always pay attention to when it comes to secondary osteoporosis caused by either medication or an underlying condition are the onset of osteoporosis and the progression of osteoporosis. The primary form of osteoporosis that develops with aging and lower estrogen levels usually develops over a longer period of time. And then, after therapy has been applied with bisphosphonates, teriparatide, calcium, or vitamin D, it slows down. The secondary form of osteoporosis that is caused by medications or an underlying condition develops more rapidly. And then, it doesn’t respond well to standard therapy for osteoporosis, but instead, it keeps progressing.

But besides doctors causing osteoporosis by prescribing medication they shouldn’t prescribe or prescribing too much of it, conditions such as hyperthyroidism and Cushing’s syndrome could also be causes of secondary osteoporosis.