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Endocrine & Reproductive System Module — 4th Year MBBS

📘 Step 1. Curriculum Coverage

🔬 Pathology

 

  • Discuss the etiology and pathogenesis of hyperthyroidism and Graves disease.
  • Describe their morphology.

💊 Pharmacology

 

  • Classify antithyroid drugs.
  • Explain the mechanism of action, clinical uses and adverse effects of thioamides.
  • Explain the mechanism of action, clinical uses and adverse effects of potassium iodide.
  • Describe Lugol iodine solution.
  • Explain the mechanism of action, clinical uses and adverse effects of radioactive iodine.
  • Explain the role of β-blockers in hyperthyroidism.

🩺 Medicine

 

  • Discuss the etiology and clinical features of hyperthyroidism and Graves disease.
  • Explain appropriate investigations.
  • Discuss treatment and prognosis.
  • Explain the pathogenesis, clinical features and management of Graves ophthalmopathy.

🔁 Basic Science Spiral Link

 

  • Explain the gross and microscopic structure of the thyroid gland.
  • Explain thyroid-hormone synthesis and functions.
  • Explain regulation of thyroid hormones by the anterior pituitary.
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