Rarement, mais des complications graves peuvent affecter la qualité de vie.
Syndrome de NelsonComplications gravesQualité de vie
#3
Des complications psychologiques sont-elles possibles ?
Oui, des complications psychologiques comme la dépression peuvent survenir.
Complications psychologiquesDépressionSyndrome de Nelson
#4
Comment gérer les complications hormonales ?
La gestion implique un suivi endocrinologique et un traitement hormonal approprié.
Gestion des complicationsEndocrinologieTraitement hormonal
#5
Les complications sont-elles réversibles ?
Certaines complications peuvent être réversibles avec un traitement approprié.
Complications réversiblesTraitementSyndrome de Nelson
Facteurs de risque
5
#1
Quels sont les principaux facteurs de risque ?
Les antécédents de maladies surrénaliennes et les traitements hormonaux sont des facteurs de risque.
Facteurs de risqueMaladies surrénaliennesTraitements hormonaux
#2
L'âge influence-t-il le risque ?
Oui, le risque augmente généralement avec l'âge, surtout après 30 ans.
ÂgeRisqueSyndrome de Nelson
#3
Les antécédents familiaux jouent-ils un rôle ?
Oui, des antécédents familiaux de troubles endocriniens peuvent augmenter le risque.
Antécédents familiauxTroubles endocriniensFacteurs de risque
#4
Les traitements antérieurs affectent-ils le risque ?
Oui, des traitements antérieurs pour des maladies surrénaliennes peuvent augmenter le risque.
Traitements antérieursMaladies surrénaliennesFacteurs de risque
#5
Le sexe influence-t-il le risque de syndrome ?
Des études montrent que le syndrome peut être plus fréquent chez les hommes.
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Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, IBR Tower, Level 2, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK; Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Birmingham Health Partners, Birmingham, B15 2TH, UK; Department of Endocrinology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, B15 2TH, UK. Electronic address: n.karavitaki@bham.ac.uk.
Department of General Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Łódź, Pomorska 141/3, 90-236, Łódź, Poland. beata.olas@biol.uni.lodz.pl.
Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, IBR Tower, Level 2, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK; Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Birmingham Health Partners, Birmingham, B15 2TH, UK; Department of Endocrinology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, B15 2TH, UK.
Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Science, Walter Sisulu University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa; and, Department of Family Medicine, Dora Nginza Provincial Hospital, Port Elizabeth. adeyinkaalabi@yahoo.com.
Department of Pathogenic Microbiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jinzhou Medical University, No. 40, the Third Section of SongPo Rd, Jinzhou City, 121200, Liaoning Province, China.
Department of Pathogenic Microbiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jinzhou Medical University, No. 40, the Third Section of SongPo Rd, Jinzhou City, 121200, Liaoning Province, China.
Department of Pathogenic Microbiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jinzhou Medical University, No. 40, the Third Section of SongPo Rd, Jinzhou City, 121200, Liaoning Province, China.
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We evaluated the impact of the influenza season on outcome of new lung nodules in a LDCT lung cancer screening trial population. NELSON-trial participants with ≥ 1 new nodule detected in screening rou...
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The aim of this study is to analyze the waterborne metal levels in four lakes (one endorheic and three exorheic) of Harmony Point, Nelson Island, Antarctica. Water samples were analyzed by using a qua...