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Endocrinology-Tests and Procedures
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The branch of physiology and medicine
is concerned with endocrine glands and
hormones.
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● Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine system, which includes the eight glands
that secrete hormones.
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Glands of the endocrine system
The hormones that maintain our bodies on track result from 8 special glands that make up
the endocrine system:
● adrenal glands
● hypothalamus
● pancreas
● parathyroids
● pineal body
● pituitary gland
● reproductive system glands
● thyroid
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Endocrine test
● Urine tests and endocrine blood tests are tests to check hormone levels. These can help doctors to determine the endocrine disorder.
● Various diagnostic tests are available to point out problems in the endocrine system.
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Endocrinology-Tests Endocrinology blood tests are usually used to select the type of surgical procedure that needs to be performed. The test options are as follows:
❖ Fine needle aspiration (FNA)❖ Sestamibi scan❖ Ultrasound❖ Endoscopic ultrasound❖ Computerized tomography (CT)❖ 4D CT scan❖ Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)❖ Positron emission test (PET)
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Reasons to take an endocrinology test● To check the hormone levels in a patient’s body.● To ensure the proper functioning of the endocrine glands.● To determine as to why a endocrinological problem has occurred in the body.
It can also be used to identify various special and hormonal diseases like:
● To check for pituitary thyroid adrenal bone and parathyroid (gland beside thyroid gland).
● To check neuroendocrine tumors that are present inside the cells of endocrine and nervous systems.
● To determine the presence of carcinoid tumors which is a slow-growing neuroendocrine tumor.
● For identifying reproductive endocrinology.
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1. Fine needle aspiration (FNA)
● A thin needle is inserted into the place of interest (normally a thyroid nodule) and
cells are removed, unfolded on a slide, and evaluated by a cytopathologist (a person
who diagnoses illnesses on a cell level).
● This system is repeated round 3 to 6 times. It is regularly executed under ultrasound
guidance.
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2. Sestamibi scan
● A nuclear medicine scan that detects abnormally enlarged parathyroid glands after a
radioactive dye is injected into the bloodstream.
● This scan is done repeatedly throughout the day.
● This test can locate parathyroid adenoma (benign tumors) around 75 to 80% of the
time.
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3.Ultrasound
● Ultrasound uses sound waves to locate loads or fluid in smooth tissues.
● It is, in particular, beneficial in comparing thyroid nodules, lymph nodes inside the
neck, and can identify enlarged parathyroid glands.
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4. Endoscopic ultrasound
● An ultrasound probe is inserted into the stomach and duodenum through
a gastroenterologist to look at the pancreas and surrounding structures.
● This ultrasound is beneficial in identifying small pancreatic
neuroendocrine tumors, especially ones like insulinomas.
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5.Computerized tomography (CT)
● CT is cross-sectional imaging using x-rays. This result gives detailed images of
various areas like the abdomen, neck, and chest.
● Non-assessment CT experiment can be performed if there may be any suspicion of
thyroid cancers in some cases.
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6. 4D CT scan
● This is a brand new test. This is beneficial for imaging of odd parathyroid glands, in
particular during instances of failed parathyroid surgery.
● It makes use of the unique dye uptake and washout of the parathyroid gland to
differentiate it from different comparable systems withinside the neck which includes
lymph nodes.
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7. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
● This test uses a magnetic field to generate cross-sectional pictures of the body. It is
especially relevant for distinguishing unique varieties of gentle tissue masses.
● It can also be used to become aware of parathyroid glands, and to characterize
adrenal and liver masses.
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8. Positron emission test (PET)
● It is beneficial in finding undetected regions of most cancers growth.
● It is likewise used to image thyroid cancers that don't take up radioactive iodine.PET
scanning can image the extended metabolism of glucose observed in most cancers.
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Why do you need endocrine tests?
● Hormones can influence many of our body’s physiological aspects like metabolism,
sexual characteristics, sleep, fertility growth etc.
● Endocrine tests can check that the hormones are functioning properly.
● If a person feels weak or lethargic or experiences gynaecomastia, endocrine tests are
recommended.
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Preparation for Endocrine tests test
● Calorie-free and caffeine-free beverages can only be consumed.
● Prescribed medication usually can be continued.
● Smoking is not permitted during the test.
● The patient has to be active while being awake and is not allowed to leave the ward.
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Conclusion
● The procedures for treating endocrine disorders are often complicated.
● The doctor can either prescribe a routine endocrinology blood test or make changes
or adjustments in the medication or treatment plan.