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Will desmopressin (an ADH analog) successfully treat nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?

What lab value can assist in distinguishing hypernatremia from dehydration versus hypernatremia due to diabetes insipidus?

A 42 year old male presents with galactorrhea and visual changes which consist of temporal field loss. What imaging is appropriate?

What is the specific type of procedure used to surgically treat acromegaly from a pituitary adenoma?

What is the cause of 95% of acromegaly?

A 21 year old male who is 6’8″, has acral enlargement and a BP of 160/95 mmHg presents. What imaging study would be appropriate as part of your work up?

How will height be affected in an patient who develops acromegaly in adulthood?

How does the decreased growth hormone in pituitary dwarfism affect the growth plates?

What are you concerned about in a patient who has no change in ACTH levels and has increased cortisol levels on a high dose dexamethasone suppression test?

What is the best way to test cortisol levels in a patient with a suspect hypercortisol state?