nullEndocrinology
Endocrinology
Content
1. Endocrine Control
2. Pituitary function
3. Growth disordersContent
1. Endocrine Control
2. Pituitary function
3. Growth disordersNew words and expressions(1)New words and expressions(1)Endocrine 内分泌
Paracrine 旁分泌
Autocrine 自分泌
Hypothalamic 下丘脑
Pituitary 垂体
Thyrotrophin 促甲状腺激素
Gonadotrophin 促性腺激素
Adrenaline 肾上腺素
Thyroid hormone 甲状腺素
Steroid hormone 类固醇激素
Acronyms 首字母缩略词1. Endocrine ControlNew words and expressions (2)New words and expressions (2)Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
促肾上腺皮质激素
Arginine vasopressin (AVP)
精氨酸加压素(ADH)
Corticotrophin releasing hormone (CRH)
ACTH释放激素
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
卵泡刺激素
Gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH)
促性腺激素释放激素New words and expressions (3)New words and expressions (3)Luteinizing hormone (LH) 黄体生成素
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) 甲状旁腺激素
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) 促甲状腺素
Thyrotrophin releasing hormone (TRH) 促甲状腺素释放激素
Thyroxine (T4) 甲状腺素
Triiodothyronine (T3) 三碘甲状腺原氨酸
Prolactin 催乳素
New words and expressions (4)New words and expressions (4)Glycoprotein 糖蛋白
Neurotransmitter 神经递质
Pulsatile 搏动的
Hypocalcemia 低钙血症
Diabetes mellitus 糖尿病
Insulin 胰岛素
Acromegaly 肢端肥大症
Thyrotoxicosis 甲亢
Prolactinoma 催乳素瘤
Synacthen 合成ACTH
Hypoglycaemia 低血糖
Dexamethasone 地塞米松nullEndocrinology(内分泌学)is the study of hormones, chemical agents which are secreted from specialized glands into the blood to influence the activity of cells at distant sites in the body.
Hormones are one type of biochemical regulator.nullBiochemical regulation of cell functionInfluence the activity of cells at distant sitesAct on the adjacent cellsStimulate the very cell responsible for their synthesisclassical hormones neurotransmittersendocrine hormoneTypes of hormoneTypes of hormoneAccording to their structure
Peptides or proteins
Amino acid derivatives
Steroid hormones
Peptides or proteinsPeptides or proteins Most hormones fall into this class, such as thyrotrophin(促甲状腺激素) releasing hormone, gonadotrophin(促性腺激素) releasing hormone, growth hormone releasing hormone, growth hormone release-inhibiting hormone.Amino acid derivativesAmino acid derivatives A few hormones fall into this class, e.g. adrenaline(肾上腺激素) and thyroid hormones(甲状腺激素).Steroid hormonesSteroid hormones These are all derivatives of cholesterol (胆固醇). Such as glucocorticoid hormone (糖皮质激素) and aldosterone(醛固酮).nullTable 1 Acronyms for some hormonesHormone binding in plasmaHormone binding in plasma In the plasma, there are two types of existence patterns for some hormones (such as steroid and thyroid hormones).
Bound fraction:
be bound to specific hormones binding
glycoprotein.
Unbound or free fraction:
biologically active Factors controlling hormone secretion Factors controlling hormone secretion Hormone secretion is under a variety of influences:
Stimulatory and inhibitory agents, such as hypothalamic(下丘脑) peptides or neurotransmitters, may influence hormone synthesis or release.Many hormones, such as GnRH, are released in a pulsatile fashion.Many hormones, such as GnRH, are released in a pulsatile fashion.circadian rhythm(日周期)
lunar rhythm(月周期)
Cir-annual rhythm(年周期)
GnRH: gonadotrophin releasing hormone Factors controlling hormone secretionnullChanges of hormone concentrations in the blood during a 28-day menstrual cycle, and the associated changes in follicular development and ovulation (follicular phase), formation and degeneration of the corpus luteum (黄体) (luteal phase), cyclical growth and degeneration of the endometrium (子宫内膜), and changes in basal body temperature. Factors controlling hormone secretion Factors controlling hormone secretion Some hormones exhibit a circadian rhythm (昼夜节律). ACTH, and consequently cortisol, is a well known example, but prolactin(催乳素), TSH, GH and even parathyroid hormone have peak secretion at different times during the day or night.
ACTH: adrenocorticotrophin hormone
TSH: thyroid stimulating hormone
GH: growth hormone Factors controlling hormone secretion Factors controlling hormone secretionStress can increase hormone synthesis and release. Examples are ACTH, GH and prolactin (stress hormone).
Hormones synthesized by target organ cells may feed back to the endocrine glands.null
Feedback interactions in a hypothalamic(下丘脑 )-pituitary(脑垂体) -endocrine gland system Factors controlling hormone secretion Factors controlling hormone secretionChanges in metabolic products as a result of hormone action may likewise exert feedback control.
Other hormones or drugs may modulate(调节 ) normal endocrine responses.
nullPlasma hormone concentrations are variableEndocrine diseaseEndocrine diseaseEndocrine disease : over- or under- secretion of hormone.
e.g.
Parathyroid glands are unable to make sufficient hormone
Malfunctioning receptor mechanism in the target cells
In practice, many endocrine diseases are managed without direct knowledge of the hormone concentration itself.
Diabetes mellitus
Hypocalcaemia(低钙血症)Commonly used dynamic tests in the investigation of endocrine disease(1)Commonly used dynamic tests in the investigation of endocrine disease(1) Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)
commonly used in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
FPG (0min) 75g glucose+300mlH2O, 5min
30, 60, 120, 180min Plasma glucose and
urinary glucose Diagnostic criteria of OGTT Diagnostic criteria of OGTT Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT): 2 hours after the drink, if your glucose is higher than normal (140 mg/dl), you have what's called "Impaired Glucose Tolerance" (IGT), which suggests pre-diabetes. A diagnosis of Diabetes is made when an OGTT level is greater than 200 mg/dl Diagnostic criteria of OGTTClinical employment of OGTTClinical employment of OGTTdiabetes mellitus
gestational diabetes(妊娠糖尿病)
IGT (糖耐量下降)
Unaccountable renal disease , neural disease
and retina(视网膜)disease,but RBS (random blood sugar) <7.8mmol/L(140mg/dl) Commonly used dynamic tests in the investigation of endocrine disease(2)Commonly used dynamic tests in the investigation of endocrine disease(2)TRH test
TRH pituitary gland release of TSH and prolactin
before TSH1
TRH 200~400μg i. v.
after TSH 2(1/2h) Diagnostic criteria of TRH testDiagnostic criteria of TRH testMale: TSH 2(1/2h)-TSH1> 3~9mIU/L
Female: TSH 2(1/2h)-TSH1> 4~12mIU/L
normal ( positive reaction )
TSH 2(1/2h)-TSH1< 2mIU/L negative reaction
TSH 2(1/2h)-TSH1>25 mIU/L strong positive reaction
Clinical employment of TRH testClinical employment of TRH testnegative reaction (subnormal TSH responses )
thyrotoxicosis(甲亢)
in cases of
damage to the pituitary
thyrotroph cells
strong positive reaction hypothyroidism (甲减) Commonly used dynamic tests in the investigation of endocrine disease(3)Commonly used dynamic tests in the investigation of endocrine disease(3)GnRH test
elicits release of LH and FSH
investigate possible damage to pituitary gonadotrophin secreting cellsGnRH testGnRH test
before LH1+FSH1
GnRH 100μg i. v. (0min)
after LH2+FSH2
(20,60min)
Serum concentration
Diagnostic criteria of GnRH testDiagnostic criteria of GnRH testGnRH testGnRH testsubnormal responses
Pituritary disease gonadal hormone
disorder
normal responses/delayed peak value (20 60min)
hypothalamic(下丘脑) disease gonadal hormone disorder
Commonly used dynamic tests in the investigation of endocrine disease(4)Commonly used dynamic tests in the investigation of endocrine disease(4)Synacthen test
elicits release of cortison
the damage of adrenal cortex
subnormal responses
diagnosis of Addison’s disease
Commonly used dynamic tests in the investigation of endocrine disease(5)Commonly used dynamic tests in the investigation of endocrine disease(5) Insulin-induced hypoglycaemia test
Insulin(0.1~0.15U/kg) i.v.
blood glucose < 2.2 mmol/L
plasma cortisol >550nmol/L
hypoglycaemia (20μg/dl)
GH >460pmol/L(10ng/ml)
normalInsulin-induced hypoglycaemia testInsulin-induced hypoglycaemia testInvestigation of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome
Investigation of growth hormone deficiency
Commonly used dynamic tests in the investigation of endocrine disease(6)Commonly used dynamic tests in the investigation of endocrine disease(6)Dexamethasone suppression tests
synthetic cortisol analogue reverse feedback to CRH suppress pituitary producing of ACTH suppress cortisol
diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome
Dexamethasone suppression testsDexamethasone suppression testsinhibitory reaction
pituitary adenoma (垂体腺瘤) hyperadrenocorticism(肾上腺皮质功能亢进)
did not respond
Adrenal cortical adenocarcinoma(肾上腺皮质腺癌) independent secretion
hyperadrenocorticism Commonly used dynamic tests in the investigation of endocrine disease(7)Commonly used dynamic tests in the investigation of endocrine disease(7)Combined anterior pituitary function test (CAPFT)
Insulin stimulates ACTH,GH and prolactin
TRH stimulates TSH and prolactin
GnRH stimulates FSH and LH
investigation of pituitary disorder
Summary -Endocrine controlSummary -Endocrine controlEndocrinology is the study of hormones, a class of biochemical regulators which are secreted into blood to act at distant sites in the body.
Hormone concentrations in plasma are very variable.
For the clear demonstration of abnormalities of hormone secretion or regulation, dynamic tests are often necessary.Content
1. Endocrine Control
2. Pituitary function
3. Growth disorders and acromegaly
Content
1. Endocrine Control
2. Pituitary function
3. Growth disorders and acromegaly
New words and expressions(1)New words and expressions(1)Bony cavity 蝶鞍
Adenohypophysis 腺垂体
Neurohypophysis 神经垂体
Hyperprolactinaemia 高催乳素血症
Infertility 不育
Amenorrhoea 闭经2. Pituitary functionNew words and expressions(2)New words and expressions(2)Galactorrhoea 乳溢
Hypothyroidism 甲低
Idiopathic 自发的,特发的
Dopamine 多巴胺
Osmolality 渗透压
Baroreceptor 压力感受器The pituitary glandThe pituitary gland The pituitary gland is a complex structure of secretory cells, blood vessels and nervous tissue lying in a bony cavity at the base of the skull.
tiny, but important
anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis)75%
posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis)
Pituitary function is regulated by the hypothalamus.Two partsThe pituitary glandThe pituitary glandAnterior pituitary hormonesAnterior pituitary hormones TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone):
acts specifically on the thyroid gland
elicits secretion of thyroid hormones
ACTH (adrenocorticotrophic hormone):
acts specifically on the adrenal cortex
elicits secretion of cortisol
LH ( luteinizing hormone )
FSH ( follicle stimulating hormone )
act on the ovaries in women and the testes in
men to stimulate sex hormone secretion
and reproductive processesGonadotrophinsAnterior pituitary hormonesAnterior pituitary hormonesGH (growth hormone):
acts directly on many tissues to modulate metabolism
Prolactin:
acts directly on the mammary glands to control lactation
high prolactin concentration impair gonadal function
null Hypothalamic factors which regulate
anterior pituitary function Hyperprolactinaemia
(高催乳素血症)Hyperprolactinaemia
(高催乳素血症) Hyperprolactinaemia is common and can cause infertility(不育) in both sexes.
in women:
early indication: amenorrhoea ( 闭经) and galactorrhoea(溢乳)
in men:
usually no early signs,the first indication may be
a large growing tumour that begins to interfere with
the optic nervesHyperprolactinaemiaHyperprolactinaemia stress
Causes of hyperprolactinaemia drugs
primary hypothyroidism
other pituitary disease
If these causes are excluded, the differential diagnosis is between:
Prolactinoma and idiopathic hypersecretion
Dopamine (the hypothalamic factor, inhibits prolactin release) secretion is impairedPosterior pituitary hormonesPosterior pituitary hormonesArginine vasopressin (AVP):
also known as Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
main functions: regulate fluid and electrolyte
stimulating factors include:
increased plasma osmolality via hypothalamic osmoreceptors (渗透压感受器)
severe blood volume depletion via cardiac
baroreceptors (压力感受器)
stress and nausea
Oxytocin (催产素)Pituitary tumourPituitary tumourPituitary tumors may be either functional or non-functional.
Functional: tumors can secrete hormones
Non-functional: can’t secrete hormonesPituitary tumourPituitary tumourDiagnosis methods:
Radiological investigations (x-ray, CT, MRI)
Clinical lab is commonly called upon to establish if there is excessive hormone secretion.
If a pituitary tumour is suspected, it’s important to establish the extent of damage to other pituitary function.
the combined anterior pituitary function testnull Normal responses in a combined anterior pituitary function test.Summary -PituitarySummary -PituitaryAdenomas secreting each of the anterior pituitary hormones have been identified.
Around 20% of pituitary tumours appear not to secrete hormone.
It is important to establish if a pituitary tumour, whether hormone secreting or not, has interfered with the other hypothalamic-pituitary connections.
Hyperprolactinaemia (高催乳素血症) is common. Once stress, drugs or other disease have been eliminated as possible causes, dynamic tests and detailed radiology are used to differentiate between prolactinoma and idiopathic hypersecretion.Content
1. Endocrine Control
2. Pituitary function
3. Growth disorders and acromegaly Content
1. Endocrine Control
2. Pituitary function
3. Growth disorders and acromegaly New words and expressions(1)New words and expressions(1)Acromegaly 肢端肥大症
Puberty 青春期
Utero 子宫
Achondroplasia 软骨发育不全
Dwarfism 侏儒症
Gastrointestinal 胃肠道
Nocturnal 夜间的3. Growth disorders and acromegalyNew words and expressions(2)New words and expressions(2)Gigantism 巨人症
Congenital 先天性的
Adrenal 肾上腺
Hyperplasia 增生
Karyotype 染色体组型
Prognathism 下颌前突Normal growthNormal growthGrowth in children can be divided into three stages:
The first 2 years of life: rapid growth period
the rate is influenced by conditions in utero and the adequacy of nutrition in the postnatal period.
The next 9 years: relatively steady growth period
the rate is controlled mainly by GH
Puberty: rapid growth period
the growth is caused by the effect of the sex hormones and GHThe normal regulation of GH secretionThe normal regulation of GH secretionShort statureShort stature normal feature
abnormal (diseases)
It is important to differentiate between normal slow growth and growth failure caused by diseases.
Children with short statureShort statureShort stature Causes of short stature are:
Having parents who are both short
Inherited diseases such as achondroplasia(软骨发育不全), the commonest cause of severe dwarfism(侏儒症)
Poor nutrition
Systemic chronic illness, such as renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders or respiratory disease
Psychological(心理的,精神的) factors such as emotional deprivation(剥夺,丧失)
Hormonal disordersGrowth hormone insufficiencyGrowth hormone insufficiencyThe syndromes of GH deficiency:
Short stature
Slow growth rate
Delayed bone age
Normal intelligence
Lower serum GH concentrationLeft : A 6-year-old child with a growth hormone deficiency
Right :his normal fraternal twin Tests of growth hormone insufficiencyTests of growth hormone insufficiency GH deficiency may be inherent(遗传) or due to later pituitary failure.
GH deficiency testing methods:
Plasma (serum) GH concentration test:
higher during sleep than in the morning
Exercise stimulating test (运动刺激试验):
GH concentration is higher after exercise
Medicine stimulating test:
insulin-hypoglycemia test (hazard, abandoned)
clonidine (可乐定): stimulate the GH secretionTests of growth hormone insufficiencyTests of growth hormone insufficiency Other notes:
The GH response to stimulation may be blunted before puberty, and priming with the appropriate sex steroid is necessary before investigating GH reserve.
Increasingly, urinary growth hormone measure-ments are being used to assess possible GH lack in children.TreatmentTreatment Genetically engineered GH is available and is used in the treatment of that small group of children with proven GH deficiency.Excessive growthExcessive growth Excessive growth hormone
Children gigantism(巨人症)
Adult acromegaly(肢端肥大症)
Causes of tall stature in children include:
Pituitary tumour (main cause)
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia(先天性肾上腺增生)
Hyperthyroidism(甲亢)
Inherited disorders such as Klinefelter’s syndrome(a 47 XXY karyotype)AcromegalyAcromegaly Clinical features include:
Coarse facial features(粗糙面容)
Soft tissue thickening, e.g. the lips
Characteristic ‘spade-like’ hands
Protruding jaw (prognathism 突颚)
Sweating
Inpaired glucose tolerance or diabetes mellitusDiagnosis of Acromegaly (1)Diagnosis of Acromegaly (1)Basal serum GH concentrations
(morning and nocturnal)
Oral glucose tolerance test (高血糖抑制GH释放试验)
normal GH<2μg/L
Acromegaly can not be inhibited
nullDiagnosis of Acromegaly (2)Diagnosis of Acromegaly (2)Elevated concentrations of IGF 1 in serum confirm the diagnosis of acromegaly
Piturary tumour investigation
Combined anterior pituitary function test (CAPFT)
Summary -Growth disordersSummary -Growth disordersGH deficiency is a rare cause of short stature in children, and is investigated only after other causes of short stature have been eliminated.
Diagnosis of GH deficiency is made on the failure of serum GH to rise in response to clonidine.
Gigantism in children is caused by increased GH secretion, usually from a pituitary tumour. Acromegaly is the consequence of increased GH secretion in adults.Summary - Growth disordersSummary - Growth disordersLack of suppression of serum GH levels in response to a glucose tolerance test is the diagnostic test for acromegaly.
Serum IGF 1 concentrations are of value in the diagnosis of acromegaly and the monitoring of treatment