Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

Thyroid Gland Pathology Study Guide

Thyroid gland pathology includes: Thyroglossal duct cyst Lingual thyroid Hyperthyroidism Graves' disease Multinodular goiter Cretinism Myxedema Hashimoto thyroiditis Subacute granulomatous thyroiditis Riedel fibrosing thyroiditis Follicular thyroid adenoma Follicular thyroid carcinoma Papillary thyroid carcinoma Medullary thyroid carcinoma Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma Thyroglossal…
Cells of the Pituitary Gland

Posterior Pituitary Gland Pathology Study Guide

Posterior Pituitary Gland The hypothalamus produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which are subsequently sent by axons to the posterior pituitary for release. The distal tubules and collecting ducts of the kidney are affected by antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which encourages…
Mammosomatotroph Adenomas

Anterior Pituitary Gland Pathology Study Guide

Pituitary Adenoma Pituitary adenoma is a benign tumor of anterior pituitary cells. Pituitary adenomas may be functional meaning it is hormone-producing. Pituitary adenomas may be nonfunctional meaning it is silent. Nonfunctional tumors often present with mass effect. Bitemporal hemianopia may…
Graves Disease

Endocrine Pathology Study Guide

The Endocrine System The body's ability to convert calories into energy that fuels cells and organs is one of several vital bodily processes that are regulated by the endocrine system, which is a network of glands responsible for producing and…
Acute Pancreatitis

Pancreas Pathology Study Guide

Exocrine Pancreas The exocrine pancreas is responsible for secretion of ions, water, and digestive enzymes into the duodenum of the gastrointestinal tract. Endocrine Pancreas The endocrine pancreas consists of groups of cells known as islets of Langerhans. Each of the several…
Parathyroid Adenoma, FNA

Parathyroid Gland Pathology Study Guide

Parathyroid Glands The parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH). Parathyroid hormone (PTH): Boosts bone osteoclast activity and releases calcium and phosphate into the serum Improves calcium and phosphate absorption in the small intestine by indirectly activating vitamin D Leads to…
Adrenal Cortex

Adrenal Gland Pathology Study Guide

Adrenal Cortex The largest and outermost portion of an adrenal gland is called the adrenal cortex. The adrenal gland is composed of three distinct zones which include: Zona glomerulosa Zona fasciculata Zona reticularis Zona glomerulosa produces mineralocorticoids like aldosterone. Zona…