Medicine and Surgery

At the end of the teaching program the student will be able to: integrate the etiological and pathophysiological mechanisms of the diseases of the endocrine system with the clinical presentation analyze symptoms, signs, and complications of diseases investigate in orderly diagnostic algorithms and give indications on prevention and therapies comprehend the differences, similarities, and interplay between functional and organic endocrine diseases comprehend the reciprocal interaction between environment, genetics, psychological status, and endocrine function and diseases deal with patients’ suffering for acute and chronic endocrine diseases Introduction to the endocrine system THE THYROID: Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Nontoxic goiter, Thyroiditis, Thyroid cancer CALCIUM AND BONE METABOLISM: Hyperparathyroidism Hypoparathyroidism, Osteoporosis THE ADRENAL GLANDS: Adrenal insufficiency, Cushing’s syndrome, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, The incidentally discovered adrenal mass, The adrenal medulla ENDOCRINOLOGY OF HYPERTENSION: Renin-angiotensinII-related hypertension, Mineralcorticoid-related hypertension, Pheocromocytoma. Hirsutism METABOLIC DISORDERS: Diabetes mellitus, Hypoglicemia, Obesity and metabolic syndrome SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY: Transexualism, Testicular cancer, Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis Calcium and bone metabolism: Hyperparathyroidism Hypoparathyroidism, Osteoporosis The adrenal glands: Adrenal insufficiency, Cushing’s syndrome, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, The incidentally discovered adrenal mass, The adrenal medulla Diabetes mellitus, Hypoglicemia, Obesity and metabolic syndrome Hormonal theory of aging Menstrual cycle.

Students must have a good knowledge of basic Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics.

Slides; updated reviews; Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine; F. LOMBARDO, A. LENZI: MANUALE DI ENDOCRINOLOGIA, EDISES, 2017

Interactive lectures, stimulating students with questions and opinions on the topics covered in order to make the participation of the students as active as possible, practical exercises in Skill Lab, ADE.

Mandatory

Oral examination

Updated reviews

Interactive lectures, stimulating students with questions and opinions on the topics covered in order to make the participation of the students as active as possible, practical exercises in Skill Lab, ADE.

Contents: At the end of the teaching program the student will be able to: integrate the etiological and pathophysiological mechanisms of the diseases of the endocrine system with the clinical presentation analyze symptoms, signs, and complications of diseases investigate in orderly diagnostic algorithms and give indications on prevention and therapies comprehend the differences, similarities, and interplay between functional and organic endocrine diseases comprehend the reciprocal interaction between environment, genetics, psychological status, and endocrine function and diseases deal with patients’ suffering for acute and chronic endocrine diseases Introduction to the endocrine system PHYSIOPATHOLOGY OF PITUITARY THE THYROID: Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Nontoxic goiter, Thyroiditis, Thyroid cancer CALCIUM AND BONE METABOLISM: Hyperparathyroidism Hypoparathyroidism, Osteoporosis THE ADRENAL GLANDS: Adrenal insufficiency, Cushing’s syndrome, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, The incidentally discovered adrenal mass, The adrenal medulla ENDOCRINOLOGY OF HYPERTENSION: Renin-angiotensinII-related hypertension, Mineralcorticoid-related hypertension, Pheocromocytoma. HIRSUTISM METABOLIC DISORDERS: Diabetes mellitus, Hypoglicemia, Obesity and metabolic syndrome SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY: Transexualism, Doping, Endocrine Disruptors HORMONAL THEORY OF AGING MENSTRUAL CYCLE

Students must have a good knowledge of basic Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics. Frontal lessons are mandatory.

slides; reviews; Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine.

mandatory

Written test and subsequent oral examination.

Interactive lectures, stimulating students with questions and opinions on the topics covered in order to make the participation of the students as active as possible, practical exercises in Skill Lab, ADE.