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GG: Anthony is a 35-year-old man, he emitted himself into th…

GG: Anthony is a 35-year-old man, he emitted himself into the hospital with swelling in his hands and feet. When consulting with the doctor he said that he had been having frequent headaches and joint pain. The first sign the doctor noticed was the enlargement of his hands, feet, and face. When running scans, they also found enlarged bones in his skull. The doctor then proceeds to run a growth hormone suppression test. The results of this exam found high levels of GH. What would Anthony’s diagnosis be?

LSH: A 12-year-old girl was brought into the emergency room…

LSH: A 12-year-old girl was brought into the emergency room because of her parent’s concern of unexplained weight loss, frequent urination & excessive thirst. The patient also was breathing rapid and deep with a fruity odor on her breath. After checking her blood glucose levels it was shown that she was above 300mg/dL and urine test showed ketones and glucose. What is the most likely diagnosis?

MF: Chris P Bacon, an executive chef in Manhattan, New York…

MF: Chris P Bacon, an executive chef in Manhattan, New York is rushed to the emergency room after suffering a seizure while at work. Upon speaking with the patient, you discover he has been experiencing muscle cramps, tingling in his hands and feet, abnormal fatigue and pressure in his head which he had chalked up to working long hours managing the kitchen. You decide to order a blood test and lab values come back showing extremely elevated levels of calcium, low PTH and high phosphorus. An ultrasound also shows that the parathyroid gland has begun to atrophy. What is Chris diagnosed with?