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Endocrine System Case Study Team Discussion (Patient Case #1) - 1
Below are symptoms of a patient related to Endocrine System. Each person needs to answer all of these and then reply substantially to their teammates. As a team you should come to a final
conclusion on all 3 questions in regards to the Patient and the symptoms. "Only the people in your group/team can see your discussions. Based on the symptoms answer the following questions:
1. Identify all anatomical structures related to and/or that are being affected based on the patient case information. (i.e. tissues, organs, vessels, brain components, membranes)
2. Explain how the anatomical structures and their physiological function/dysfunction are interrelated normally and what is going wrong with the structures in this current patient case information.
3. Identify and explain possible a diagnosis and what can be done to fix or reverse the current situation described in the patient case information. Please be specific and detailed.
Patient Case #1
The patient is a 17 year old male with a 2-3 year
history of not feeling well, tiredness, and rapid
growth. While most of his friends are interested in
sex, he just doesn't seem to care. He has little body
air, and has never shaved.
He is now exhibiting blurred vision, TMJ (temporal
mandibular joint) pain and frequent headaches. He
also has trouble with swelling in his right knee.
Preliminary observations:
Height: 6' 4"
Weight 160 lbs
Blood pressure: 100/70 mmHg
Patient #1: Test Results
Thyroid hormone levels: low
Testosterone levels: low
Cortisol levels: low
Growth hormone levels: high
Glucose: normal
Knee tap: 500 cc fluid, indicating inflammation
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