Chapter 14
Endocrine disorders are numerous, just like the glands that make up the endocrine system. Patient Information Documents of Endocrine Disorders is a NIH site that covers acromegaly, Addison's disease, Cushing's syndrome, familial multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1, hyperparathyroidism, and prolactinoma in depth.
To learn more about thyroid disease, explore Unmasking Thyroid Disease. Children often exhibit only very subtle symptoms of thyroid disease and can reach advanced stages without treatment. The symptoms of thyroid disease can be similar to those of many other diseases. This is a fascinating site that helps the user appreciate the difficulty of accurately diagnosing illness.
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