ParathyroidParathyroid
AdrenalAdrenal
PancreasPancreas
PTH
• Hypocalcemia is main stimulus (9-10.5 mg/dl)
• Antagonize Calcitonin
35-50 mg
Parathyroid Gland – note small dark staining chief cells and larger,
eosinophilic oxyphil cells
PARATHYROID DISORDERS
• Primary Hyperparathyroidism
– Adenoma: 85% to 95%
– Primary hyperplasia (diffuse or nodular): 5% to 10%
– Parathyroid carcinoma: 1%∼
• Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
- (LOW CA++ of Renal Failure)
• Hypoparath-: Surgical, congenital, familial, idiopathic
• Pseudo - hypoparath.
– (end organ resistance)
Parathyroid adenoma. A, Solitary chief cell parathyroid adenoma
revealing clear delineation from the residual gland below.
B, High-power detail of a chief cell parathyroid adenoma. some slight
tendency to follicular formation
HYPER-PARATHYROIDISM
– Bone pain, fractures
– Nephrolithiasis
– Constipation, ulcers, gallstones
– Depression, lethargy
– Weakness, fatigue
– Calcifications, esp. Lung, VALVES
HYPO-PARATHYROIDISM
– Neuromuscular irritability
– Mental status change
– Parkinsonism like effects
– Widened QT interval
– Defective, carious, teeth
MEN-1, Wermer Syndrome
(3 P’s(
• HYPERPARATHYROIDISM, chiefly
hyperplasia
• Pancreatic endocrine tumors
• Pituitary adenoma, usually prolactinoma
MEN-2
• MEN-2A (SIPPLE): Pheochromo, Medullary
Thyroid CA., Parathyroid hyperplasia
• MEN-2B: NO hyperparathyroidism, but
neuromas present
• Familial Medullary Thyroid CA
ADRENAL CORTEX
• Glomerulosa (Salt), mineralocorticoids
– ALDOSTERONE
• Fasciculata (Sugar), glucocorticoids
– CORTISOL
• Reticularis (Sex), gonadocorticoids
– ANDROGENS, ESTROGENS
4 g.
Adrenal Cortex
Zona Glomerulosa
(clumps, cords, and
follicle like structures
Zona Fasciculata
(cords of spongiocytes)
SALT
SUGAR
SEX
STRESSSTRESS
HYPERADRENALISM
• HYPERALDOSTERONISM (G).
• CUSHING SYNDROME (CORTISOL) (F).
• ADRENOGENITAL (VIRILIZING)
SYNDROME (R).
CUSHING SYNDROME
• Exogenous steroid (90%)***
• ACTH-DEPENDENT **
- pituitary adenoma;
- Ectopic corticotropin syndrome (ACTH-secreting
pulmonary small-cell carcinoma, bronchial
carcinoid)
• Adrenal adenoma
• Adrenal Carcinoma
• Hyperplasia.
CUSHING SYNDROME
• CENTRAL
OBESITY
• MOON FACIES
• WEAKNESS
• HYPERTENSION
• DIABETES
• OSTEOPOROSIS
• HIRSUTISM
• STRIAE
CUSHING SYNDROME
MOON FACIES BUFFALO
HUMP
STRIAE
Cushing syndrome
• Depending on the cause of the hypercortisolism the
adrenals have one of the following abnormalities:
• (1) cortical atrophy,
• (2) diffuse hyperplasia,
• (3) macronodular or micronodular hyperplasia,
• (4) an adenoma or carcinoma.
Diffuse hyperplasia of
the adrenal contrasted
with normal adrenal
gland
Cushing syndrome
 Dx:
• (1) Increased the 24-hour urine free-cortisol
concentration.
• (2) loss of normal diurnal pattern of cortisol
secretion.
Cushing syndrome
• Dx the cause of Cushing syndrome depends
on;
• Serum ACTH and
• Dexamethasone suppression test;
Measurement of urinary steroid excretion
after administration of dexamethasone.
PRIMARY HYPERALDOSTERONISM
(Conn’s Syndrome(
• Na+ RETENTION
• K+ EXCRETION
• HYPERTENSION
Secondary hyperaldosteronism
• Activation of the renin-angiotensin system, (increased
plasma renin)
• In the following conditions:
• Decreased renal perfusion (arteriolar nephrosclerosis, renal
artery stenosis)
• Arterial hypovolemia and edema (CHF, cirrhosis, nephrotic
syndrome)
• Pregnancy (due to estrogen-induced increases in plasma
renin substrate)
SECONDARY HYPERALDOSTERONISM
• DECREASED RENAL PERFUSION
• EDEMA (HEART, LIVER, KIDNEY)
• PREGNANCY
ADRENOGENITAL SYNDROME
• VIRILIZATION/feminization
• CORTICAL NEOPLASM
• CORTICAL HYPERPLASIA
• 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY
• PRIMARY ACUTE (ADRENAL CRISIS)
• PRIMARY CHRONIC (auto-immune ADDISON
DISEASE)
• SECONDARY (PITUITARY)
• hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, volume
depletion, and hypotension
PRIMARY ACUTE
• Rapid withdrawal of steroid
• Massive adrenal hemorrhage
- Newborns with difficult delivery
- Anticoagulant RX
- Postsurgical DIC patient
- MASSIVE ADRENAL HEMORRHAGE
(WATERHOUSE-FRIDERICHSEN, if it follows
infection and shock)
Waterhouse-
Friderichsen
Syndrome
septicemia ,
shock,
DIC,
adrenocortical
insufficiency
with bilateral adrenal
hemorrhage
PRIMARY CHRONIC
• Most of Addison disease is auto-immune adrenalitis
• INFECTIONS (Tuberculosis, fungal)
• METASTASES (adrenals are preferred site for early
lung carcinoma metastases)
• AIDS
• Acute hemorrhagic necrosis (Waterhouse-
Friderichsen syndrome)
• Amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, hemochromatosis,
lymphoma.
• GENETIC DISORDERS
Autoimmune adrenalitis.
NEOPLASMS
• ADENOMAS of ADRENAL CORTEX
• CARCINOMAS of ADRENAL CORTEX
Adrenocortical adenomas; a well-circumscribed, nodular lesion up to 2.5 cm
expands the adrenal.
Most are clinically silent
Adrenocortical Adenoma
Adrenocortical Adenoma
Carcinoma of the adrenal cortex
Carcinoma of the adrenal cortex
Low magnification of the Adrenal Gland
Medulla
Cortex
Adrenal Medulla
ADRENAL MEDULLA
• PHEOCHROMOCYTOMAS, “rule of 10s”.
Primary tumors of adrenal medulla
– 10% arise in an MEN setting
– 10% are EXTRA-adrenal
– 10% are bilateral
– 10% are malignant
– 10% are not associated with hypertension,
(hypertension in 90%).
– 10% are in childhood
– can only call them malignant if they metastasize.
PHEO
TWO crucially important points specific for
endocrine tumors:
• 1. FUNCTIONING carcinomas are very RARE in
ANY endocrine gland.
• 2. Benign adenomas may have extremely bizarre
nuclei, but are most usually BENIGN!!!
MEN-1, Wermer Syndrome
(3 P’s(
• HYPERPARATHYROIDISM, chiefly
hyperplasia
• Pancreatic endocrine tumors
• Pituitary adenoma, usually prolactinoma
MEN-2
• MEN-2A (SIPPLE): Pheochromo, Medullary
Thyroid CA., Parathyroid hyperplasia
• MEN-2B: Pheochromo, Medullary Thyroid
CA., neuromas, NO hyperparathyroidism.
ENDOCRINEENDOCRINE
PANCREASPANCREAS
High mag of an Islet – note Beta cells and more eosinophilic Alpha2 cells
Acini
Alpha
Cells
Exocrine
Endocrine
Islets
Alpha Cells
Beta Cells
Delta Cells
(suppress
insulin and
glucagon)
Pancreatic
Polypeptide
(PP) cells
Epsilon
Cells make
gherlin,
which
causes
hunger
Glucagon Insulin
Immunohistochemistry of a pancrearic Islet of Langerhans
• β cell produces insulin,
• α cell secretes glucagon,
• δ cells contain somatostatin, which suppresses both
insulin and glucagon
• PP cells contain pancreatic polypeptide that exerts
secretion of GIT enzymes and inhibits its motility.
• D1 cells elaborate vasoactive intestinal polypeptide
(VIP), that induces glycogenolysis and hyperglycemia;
• Enterochromaffin cells synthesize serotonin and are
the source of pancreatic tumors that cause the
carcinoid syndrome
Pancrearic Islet of Langerhans
DIABETES MELLITUS
• 16 Million in the USA
• 1 Million/yr
How to Diagnose Dm:
• Glucose >200
• Or…………….
• Fasting glucose >126 trice
• Or…………….
• Post-prandial glucose > 200, 2 hrs AFTER standard
OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test)
Classification of Diabetes Mellitus
American Diabetes Association
1. Type 1 diabetes (β-cell destruction, usually leading to absolute insulin
deficiency) Immune – mediated Idiopathic
2. Type 2 diabetes (combination of insulin resistance and β-cell dysfunction)
3. Genetic defects of β-cell function;
Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)
4. Exocrine pancreatic defects
5. Endocrinopathies
6. Genetic defects in insulin action
7. Infections
8. Drugs
9. Gestational diabetes mellitus
10.Genetic syndromes associated with diabetes
TWO* Types of DM
•1
• Genetic
• Autoimmune
• Childhood (juvenile) onset
• Antibodies to beta cells
• Beta cell depletion
• NON-OBESE patients
•2
• Genetic, but diff. from Type 1
• NOT autoimmune
• Adult, or maturity onset, e.g.,
40’s, 50’s
• Insulin may be low, BUT,
peripheral resistance to insulin
is the main factor
• OBESE patients
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
CLINICAL
Onset: usually childhood and
adolescence
Onset: usually adult;
increasing incidence in
childhood and adolescence
Normal weight or weight loss
preceding diagnosis
Vast majority are obese
(80%(
Progressive decrease in insulin
levels
Increased blood insulin
(early); normal or moderate
decrease in insulin (late(
Circulating islet autoantibodies
(anti-insulin, anti-GAD, anti-
ICA512(
No islet auto-antibodies
Diabetic ketoacidosis in
absence of insulin therapy
Nonketotic hyperosmolar
coma more common
GENETICS
Major linkage to MHC class I
and II genes; also linked to
polymorphisms in CTLA4 and
PTPN22, and insulin gene
VNTRs
No HLA linkage; linkage to candidate
diabetogenic and obesity-related
genes (TCF7L2, PPARG, FTO, etc.(
PATHOGENESIS
Dysfunction in regulatory T
cells (Tregs) leading to
breakdown in self-tolerance to
islet auto-antigens
Insulin resistance in peripheral
tissues, failure of compensation by
β- cells
Multiple obesity-associated factors
(circulating nonesterified fatty acids,
inflammatory mediators,
adipocytokines) linked to
pathogenesis of insulin resistance
PATHOLOGY
Insulitis (inflammatory
infiltrate of T cells and
macrophages(
No insulitis; amyloid
deposition in islets
β-cell depletion, islet
atrophy
Mild β-cell depletion
Dm
•POLY-
•POLY-
•POLY-
Metabolic actions of insulin
PATHOGENESIS
• 1
• T-Lymphocytes
reacting against
poorly defined
beta cell antigens
• Inflammatory
inflitrate, chronic,
i.e., “INSULITIS”
• 2
• Diet
• Life Style
• Obesity
• INSULIN RESISTANCE
• Beta cells UN-able to
adapt to the “long
term demands of
insulin resistance”
MODY (Maturity Onset Diabetes of
the Young(
• Multiple types
• 2-5% of diabetics
• Primary beta cell defects
• Multiple genetic mechanisms, especially
GLUCOKINASE mutations
PANCREAS in Dm
PANCREAS in Dm
COMPLICATIONS
MORPHOLOGY
• (MACRO-vascular) Atherosclerosis
• MICRO-vascular
– Retinopathy
– Nephropathy- glomerular, vascular, KW
– Neuropathy (most common cause of
neuropathy)
• Infections
ATHEROSCLEROSIS
ATHEROSCLEROSIS
Diabetic Nephropathy
• Renal failure is second only to MI as a cause of death from
DM.
• Three lesions are encountered:
(1) Glomerular lesions; capillary BM thickening, diffuse
mesangial sclerosis, and nodular glomerulosclerosis
(2) vascular lesions, arteriolosclerosis;
(3) PN, including necrotizing papillitis.
NEPHROPATHY
GBM thickening
NEPHROPATHY
Kimmelstiel-
Wilson (KW)
Kidneys
Is…………
“Nodular”
glomeruloscler
osis
Diffuse and nodular diabetic glomerulosclerosis (PAS stain). Note
the diffuse increase in mesangial matrix and characteristic acellular
PAS-positive nodules.
Severe renal hyaline arteriolosclerosis
NEPHROPATHY
NEPHROSCLEROSIS
RETINOPATHY in Dm
Shows microaneurysms,
areas of hemorrhage,
cotton wool spots,
hard exudates,
venous beading,
neovascularization,
retinal detachment,
vitreous detachment,
pre retinal hemorrhage
INFECTIONS in Dm
• SKIN
• TUBERCULOSIS
• PNEUMONIA
• PYELONEPHRITIS
• CANDIDA
NEOPLASMS of the Endocrine
Pancreas
• Islet cell tumors
– Beta cells INSULINOMAS (NOT rare)
– Alpha cells GLUCAGONOMAS (rare)
– Delta cells SOMATOSTATINOMAS (rare)
– GASTRINOMAS, producing ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME,
consisting of increased acid and ulcers
The Adrenal Glands
Pineal Body
The Seat of the Soul
The Third Eye
PINEAL “GLAND”
• PINEALOMAS
– PINEOBLASTOMAS
– PINEOCYTOMAS
Pineal Gland
N – neuroglia
P –pinealocytes
S – Brain Sand
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  • 1.
  • 2.
    PTH • Hypocalcemia ismain stimulus (9-10.5 mg/dl) • Antagonize Calcitonin 35-50 mg
  • 4.
    Parathyroid Gland –note small dark staining chief cells and larger, eosinophilic oxyphil cells
  • 5.
    PARATHYROID DISORDERS • PrimaryHyperparathyroidism – Adenoma: 85% to 95% – Primary hyperplasia (diffuse or nodular): 5% to 10% – Parathyroid carcinoma: 1%∼ • Secondary Hyperparathyroidism - (LOW CA++ of Renal Failure) • Hypoparath-: Surgical, congenital, familial, idiopathic • Pseudo - hypoparath. – (end organ resistance)
  • 6.
    Parathyroid adenoma. A,Solitary chief cell parathyroid adenoma revealing clear delineation from the residual gland below. B, High-power detail of a chief cell parathyroid adenoma. some slight tendency to follicular formation
  • 7.
    HYPER-PARATHYROIDISM – Bone pain,fractures – Nephrolithiasis – Constipation, ulcers, gallstones – Depression, lethargy – Weakness, fatigue – Calcifications, esp. Lung, VALVES
  • 8.
    HYPO-PARATHYROIDISM – Neuromuscular irritability –Mental status change – Parkinsonism like effects – Widened QT interval – Defective, carious, teeth
  • 9.
    MEN-1, Wermer Syndrome (3P’s( • HYPERPARATHYROIDISM, chiefly hyperplasia • Pancreatic endocrine tumors • Pituitary adenoma, usually prolactinoma
  • 10.
    MEN-2 • MEN-2A (SIPPLE):Pheochromo, Medullary Thyroid CA., Parathyroid hyperplasia • MEN-2B: NO hyperparathyroidism, but neuromas present • Familial Medullary Thyroid CA
  • 11.
    ADRENAL CORTEX • Glomerulosa(Salt), mineralocorticoids – ALDOSTERONE • Fasciculata (Sugar), glucocorticoids – CORTISOL • Reticularis (Sex), gonadocorticoids – ANDROGENS, ESTROGENS
  • 12.
  • 14.
    Adrenal Cortex Zona Glomerulosa (clumps,cords, and follicle like structures Zona Fasciculata (cords of spongiocytes)
  • 15.
  • 16.
    HYPERADRENALISM • HYPERALDOSTERONISM (G). •CUSHING SYNDROME (CORTISOL) (F). • ADRENOGENITAL (VIRILIZING) SYNDROME (R).
  • 17.
    CUSHING SYNDROME • Exogenoussteroid (90%)*** • ACTH-DEPENDENT ** - pituitary adenoma; - Ectopic corticotropin syndrome (ACTH-secreting pulmonary small-cell carcinoma, bronchial carcinoid) • Adrenal adenoma • Adrenal Carcinoma • Hyperplasia.
  • 18.
    CUSHING SYNDROME • CENTRAL OBESITY •MOON FACIES • WEAKNESS • HYPERTENSION • DIABETES • OSTEOPOROSIS • HIRSUTISM • STRIAE
  • 19.
  • 20.
  • 21.
    Cushing syndrome • Dependingon the cause of the hypercortisolism the adrenals have one of the following abnormalities: • (1) cortical atrophy, • (2) diffuse hyperplasia, • (3) macronodular or micronodular hyperplasia, • (4) an adenoma or carcinoma.
  • 22.
    Diffuse hyperplasia of theadrenal contrasted with normal adrenal gland
  • 23.
    Cushing syndrome  Dx: •(1) Increased the 24-hour urine free-cortisol concentration. • (2) loss of normal diurnal pattern of cortisol secretion.
  • 24.
    Cushing syndrome • Dxthe cause of Cushing syndrome depends on; • Serum ACTH and • Dexamethasone suppression test; Measurement of urinary steroid excretion after administration of dexamethasone.
  • 25.
    PRIMARY HYPERALDOSTERONISM (Conn’s Syndrome( •Na+ RETENTION • K+ EXCRETION • HYPERTENSION
  • 27.
    Secondary hyperaldosteronism • Activationof the renin-angiotensin system, (increased plasma renin) • In the following conditions: • Decreased renal perfusion (arteriolar nephrosclerosis, renal artery stenosis) • Arterial hypovolemia and edema (CHF, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome) • Pregnancy (due to estrogen-induced increases in plasma renin substrate)
  • 28.
    SECONDARY HYPERALDOSTERONISM • DECREASEDRENAL PERFUSION • EDEMA (HEART, LIVER, KIDNEY) • PREGNANCY
  • 29.
    ADRENOGENITAL SYNDROME • VIRILIZATION/feminization •CORTICAL NEOPLASM • CORTICAL HYPERPLASIA • 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
  • 31.
    ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY • PRIMARYACUTE (ADRENAL CRISIS) • PRIMARY CHRONIC (auto-immune ADDISON DISEASE) • SECONDARY (PITUITARY) • hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, volume depletion, and hypotension
  • 32.
    PRIMARY ACUTE • Rapidwithdrawal of steroid • Massive adrenal hemorrhage - Newborns with difficult delivery - Anticoagulant RX - Postsurgical DIC patient - MASSIVE ADRENAL HEMORRHAGE (WATERHOUSE-FRIDERICHSEN, if it follows infection and shock)
  • 33.
  • 34.
    PRIMARY CHRONIC • Mostof Addison disease is auto-immune adrenalitis • INFECTIONS (Tuberculosis, fungal) • METASTASES (adrenals are preferred site for early lung carcinoma metastases) • AIDS • Acute hemorrhagic necrosis (Waterhouse- Friderichsen syndrome) • Amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, hemochromatosis, lymphoma. • GENETIC DISORDERS
  • 35.
  • 36.
    NEOPLASMS • ADENOMAS ofADRENAL CORTEX • CARCINOMAS of ADRENAL CORTEX
  • 37.
    Adrenocortical adenomas; awell-circumscribed, nodular lesion up to 2.5 cm expands the adrenal. Most are clinically silent
  • 38.
  • 39.
  • 40.
    Carcinoma of theadrenal cortex
  • 41.
    Carcinoma of theadrenal cortex
  • 42.
    Low magnification ofthe Adrenal Gland Medulla Cortex
  • 43.
  • 44.
    ADRENAL MEDULLA • PHEOCHROMOCYTOMAS,“rule of 10s”. Primary tumors of adrenal medulla – 10% arise in an MEN setting – 10% are EXTRA-adrenal – 10% are bilateral – 10% are malignant – 10% are not associated with hypertension, (hypertension in 90%). – 10% are in childhood – can only call them malignant if they metastasize.
  • 45.
  • 46.
    TWO crucially importantpoints specific for endocrine tumors: • 1. FUNCTIONING carcinomas are very RARE in ANY endocrine gland. • 2. Benign adenomas may have extremely bizarre nuclei, but are most usually BENIGN!!!
  • 47.
    MEN-1, Wermer Syndrome (3P’s( • HYPERPARATHYROIDISM, chiefly hyperplasia • Pancreatic endocrine tumors • Pituitary adenoma, usually prolactinoma
  • 48.
    MEN-2 • MEN-2A (SIPPLE):Pheochromo, Medullary Thyroid CA., Parathyroid hyperplasia • MEN-2B: Pheochromo, Medullary Thyroid CA., neuromas, NO hyperparathyroidism.
  • 49.
  • 50.
    High mag ofan Islet – note Beta cells and more eosinophilic Alpha2 cells Acini Alpha Cells
  • 51.
    Exocrine Endocrine Islets Alpha Cells Beta Cells DeltaCells (suppress insulin and glucagon) Pancreatic Polypeptide (PP) cells Epsilon Cells make gherlin, which causes hunger
  • 52.
    Glucagon Insulin Immunohistochemistry ofa pancrearic Islet of Langerhans
  • 53.
    • β cellproduces insulin, • α cell secretes glucagon, • δ cells contain somatostatin, which suppresses both insulin and glucagon • PP cells contain pancreatic polypeptide that exerts secretion of GIT enzymes and inhibits its motility. • D1 cells elaborate vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP), that induces glycogenolysis and hyperglycemia; • Enterochromaffin cells synthesize serotonin and are the source of pancreatic tumors that cause the carcinoid syndrome Pancrearic Islet of Langerhans
  • 54.
    DIABETES MELLITUS • 16Million in the USA • 1 Million/yr
  • 55.
    How to DiagnoseDm: • Glucose >200 • Or……………. • Fasting glucose >126 trice • Or……………. • Post-prandial glucose > 200, 2 hrs AFTER standard OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test)
  • 56.
    Classification of DiabetesMellitus American Diabetes Association 1. Type 1 diabetes (β-cell destruction, usually leading to absolute insulin deficiency) Immune – mediated Idiopathic 2. Type 2 diabetes (combination of insulin resistance and β-cell dysfunction) 3. Genetic defects of β-cell function; Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) 4. Exocrine pancreatic defects 5. Endocrinopathies 6. Genetic defects in insulin action 7. Infections 8. Drugs 9. Gestational diabetes mellitus 10.Genetic syndromes associated with diabetes
  • 57.
    TWO* Types ofDM •1 • Genetic • Autoimmune • Childhood (juvenile) onset • Antibodies to beta cells • Beta cell depletion • NON-OBESE patients •2 • Genetic, but diff. from Type 1 • NOT autoimmune • Adult, or maturity onset, e.g., 40’s, 50’s • Insulin may be low, BUT, peripheral resistance to insulin is the main factor • OBESE patients
  • 58.
    Type 1 DiabetesMellitus Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus CLINICAL Onset: usually childhood and adolescence Onset: usually adult; increasing incidence in childhood and adolescence Normal weight or weight loss preceding diagnosis Vast majority are obese (80%( Progressive decrease in insulin levels Increased blood insulin (early); normal or moderate decrease in insulin (late( Circulating islet autoantibodies (anti-insulin, anti-GAD, anti- ICA512( No islet auto-antibodies Diabetic ketoacidosis in absence of insulin therapy Nonketotic hyperosmolar coma more common
  • 59.
    GENETICS Major linkage toMHC class I and II genes; also linked to polymorphisms in CTLA4 and PTPN22, and insulin gene VNTRs No HLA linkage; linkage to candidate diabetogenic and obesity-related genes (TCF7L2, PPARG, FTO, etc.( PATHOGENESIS Dysfunction in regulatory T cells (Tregs) leading to breakdown in self-tolerance to islet auto-antigens Insulin resistance in peripheral tissues, failure of compensation by β- cells Multiple obesity-associated factors (circulating nonesterified fatty acids, inflammatory mediators, adipocytokines) linked to pathogenesis of insulin resistance
  • 60.
    PATHOLOGY Insulitis (inflammatory infiltrate ofT cells and macrophages( No insulitis; amyloid deposition in islets β-cell depletion, islet atrophy Mild β-cell depletion
  • 61.
  • 62.
  • 63.
    PATHOGENESIS • 1 • T-Lymphocytes reactingagainst poorly defined beta cell antigens • Inflammatory inflitrate, chronic, i.e., “INSULITIS” • 2 • Diet • Life Style • Obesity • INSULIN RESISTANCE • Beta cells UN-able to adapt to the “long term demands of insulin resistance”
  • 64.
    MODY (Maturity OnsetDiabetes of the Young( • Multiple types • 2-5% of diabetics • Primary beta cell defects • Multiple genetic mechanisms, especially GLUCOKINASE mutations
  • 65.
  • 66.
  • 67.
    COMPLICATIONS MORPHOLOGY • (MACRO-vascular) Atherosclerosis •MICRO-vascular – Retinopathy – Nephropathy- glomerular, vascular, KW – Neuropathy (most common cause of neuropathy) • Infections
  • 68.
  • 69.
  • 70.
    Diabetic Nephropathy • Renalfailure is second only to MI as a cause of death from DM. • Three lesions are encountered: (1) Glomerular lesions; capillary BM thickening, diffuse mesangial sclerosis, and nodular glomerulosclerosis (2) vascular lesions, arteriolosclerosis; (3) PN, including necrotizing papillitis.
  • 71.
  • 72.
  • 73.
    Diffuse and nodulardiabetic glomerulosclerosis (PAS stain). Note the diffuse increase in mesangial matrix and characteristic acellular PAS-positive nodules.
  • 74.
    Severe renal hyalinearteriolosclerosis
  • 75.
  • 76.
    RETINOPATHY in Dm Showsmicroaneurysms, areas of hemorrhage, cotton wool spots, hard exudates, venous beading, neovascularization, retinal detachment, vitreous detachment, pre retinal hemorrhage
  • 78.
    INFECTIONS in Dm •SKIN • TUBERCULOSIS • PNEUMONIA • PYELONEPHRITIS • CANDIDA
  • 79.
    NEOPLASMS of theEndocrine Pancreas • Islet cell tumors – Beta cells INSULINOMAS (NOT rare) – Alpha cells GLUCAGONOMAS (rare) – Delta cells SOMATOSTATINOMAS (rare) – GASTRINOMAS, producing ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME, consisting of increased acid and ulcers
  • 80.
  • 81.
    Pineal Body The Seatof the Soul The Third Eye
  • 82.
    PINEAL “GLAND” • PINEALOMAS –PINEOBLASTOMAS – PINEOCYTOMAS
  • 84.
    Pineal Gland N –neuroglia P –pinealocytes S – Brain Sand

Editor's Notes

  • #3 PTH stimulates osteoclasts to chew up bone and transfer calcium from the bone to the serum “compartments”.
  • #8 Hyperparathyroidism symptoms are the same as hypercalcemia symptoms, and vice versa.
  • #9 Hypoparathyroidism symptoms are the same as hypocalcemia symptoms, and vice versa.
  • #10 MEN-1 is the three “P”s
  • #11 Madullary thyroid carcinoma is present in ALL three types of MEN-2
  • #13 Is this a right or a left adrenal gland?
  • #21 What kind of cells of the pituitary might be proliferating here? (acidophil or basophil)
  • #23 Diffuse hyperplasia of the adrenal contrasted with normal adrenal gland. In cross-section the adrenal cortex is yellow and thickened, and a subtle nodularity is seen (contrast with Figure 24-46 ). Both adrenal glands were diffusely hyperplastic in this patient with ACTH-dependent Cushing syndrome.
  • #27 The major causes of primary hyperaldosteronism and its principal effects on the kidney.
  • #29 Once again, the amazing reninangiotensinaldosterone axis
  • #30 Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is generally synonymous with adrenogenital syndrome.
  • #31 Note that the COLOR and CONSISTENCY of the tumor is the same as that of the CORTEX. What is the normal thickness of a bright yellow adrenal cortex? Ans: about 1 mm
  • #34 Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome septicemia , shock, DIC, adrenocortical insufficiency with bilateral adrenal hemorrhage
  • #37 Adenomas and carcinomas are about equally common in adults; in children, carcinomas predominate
  • #38 Note that the COLOR and CONSISTENCY of the tumor is the same as that of the CORTEX. That is precisely WHY you know this is a tumor of the adrenal cortex. Most adrenocortical adenomas are clinically silent and are usually incidental findings at autopsy or during abdominal imaging for an unrelated cause
  • #39 Adenoma
  • #40 Adenoma
  • #42 Carcinoma of the adrenal cortex.
  • #46 Note that the COLOR and CONSISTENCY of the tumor is the same as that of the MEDULLA.
  • #48 MEN-1 is the three “P”s
  • #49 Madullary thyroid carcinoma is present in ALL three types of MEN-2
  • #52 4 hormones of the islets: glucagon, insulin, somatostatin. and pancreatic polypeptide from alpha, beta, delta, and PP cells, respectively. Can you tell from routine H&E microscopy which cell is which? Why not? Can immunoperoxidase help?
  • #58 Even though there are TWO types of diabetes the complications from both are identical, although, of course, the effects of type-1 may have been present longer in a persons life.
  • #62 Fill in the blanks, or better yet, get a tattoo!
  • #63 Metabolic actions of insulin in striated muscle, adipose tissue, and liver. Insulin is the most potent anabolic hormone known, with multiple synthetic and growth-promoting effects
  • #66 Like just about ANY auto-immune disorder we see inflammatory changes against tissue with NO known external pathogen, in this case LYMPHOCYTES (T-Cells) attacking islets. Could this be called an isletitis or islitis? YES
  • #67 Hyalinization in the islets of Langerhans is a common finding in type 2 diabetes. Often, the “hyaline” is amyloid.
  • #70 In pathology, you almost assume if you get an amputation specimen, it is from a diabetic.
  • #73 In “nodular” glomerulosclerosis, aka, K-W kidneys, “nodules” of PAS positive matrix trapping mesangial cells, are found at the periphery of glomeruli.
  • #75 Severe renal hyaline arteriolosclerosis. Note a markedly thickened, tortuous afferent arteriole. The amorphous nature of the thickened vascular wall is evident. (PAS stain).  
  • #76 Nephrosclerosis in a patient with long-standing diabetes. The kidney has been bisected to demonstrate both diffuse granular transformation of the surface (left) and marked thinning of the cortical tissue (right). Additional features include some irregular depressions, the result of pyelonephritis, and an incidental cortical cyst (far right).
  • #83 Younger looking cells “BLASTomas” are primarilly in kids, more mature looking cells CYTomas are in adults. BOTH are quite rare.