Patho Research and Report

Module 5 Assignment: Research and Report

Overview

After making your observations of the patient this week, and after reading about and researching the conditions covered in this module, you will now put it all together in a report.

Instructions

In at least 750 words, or 3 double-spaced pages, prepare a case report that addresses the following:

1. Based on the case study provided, respond to the following questions:

· Identify and differentiate the symptoms from the signs in this patient.

· Is there any remarkable personal, social, and/or family history?

· What results do you expect to find in the tests ordered?

· What is the etiology of acromegaly? What is the prognosis?

· How can you differentiate acromegaly from gigantism?

2. The patient refers to muscle weakness. Mention some common muscular diseases, and explain them briefly, including their prognoses.

3. Is Mr. Bryan at risk of suffering from diabetes mellitus? Why? How many types of diabetes mellitus are there? What are the differences between them?

4. Normally, the thyroid is not visible or palpable. What is the medical term for thyroid enlargement? Is thyroid enlargement always linked to a hyperthyroidism or a hypothyroidism? What is the functional relationship of the thyroid with the parathyroid?

5. Is it common to see Cushing's disease associated with acromegaly? What is the difference between Cushing's disease and Cushing's syndrome? What is Addison's disease?

Minimum of 3 credible sources and all references must be cited using APA Style format.