Question 1

i'm wondering are gonadal stromel tumors only found in females?

Accepted Answer

No: Gonadal sex cord-stromal tumors are interesting neoplasms of the gonadal structures.  The pathology of these tumors is reflected in  Sertoli cell tumors, These lesions can occur in both male and female gonads.  They are however  more common in the testis where they usually exhibit a lobular pattern. In the ovary, tubular differentiation is usually the predominant finding.  One variant of Sertoli cell tumor, the large cell calcifying form, appears to be restricted to the testis

Question 2

searching for a doctor who is familiar with gonadal dysgenesis?

Accepted Answer

Endocrinologist: A good endocrinologist should be able to help you with gonadal dysgenesis.  Your primary care physician should be able to suggest some options in your community.

Question 3

what would interfere with the pituitart-gonadal sex hormone control mechanism causin fsh & lh surges to be highly unpredictable in simple terms

Accepted Answer

Need  investigations: Need to see your doctor for tests (and treatment )  pituitary tumors , medication, previous head injury etc will cause

Question 4

i just had a "successful" coil embolization of the left gonadal vein to treat a grade three left varicocele. 5 days after surgery, no change in size?

Accepted Answer

Wait: For 2 weeks and still if there is no change see your doctor

Question 5

my varicocele was embolized in the main bore of the gonadal vein, 1" from the renal vein entry. will the engorged veins below die off and drain through other veins or could they remain active/dilated?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: I would think anticoagulation of some sort would be considered if you were significantly symptomatic. I would defer this long term radiologic finding to your urologist.

Question 6

on a recent ct, abd/pelvis w iv contrast, my right gonadal vein somewhat prominent 8.0mm diameter.could this be contributing to my chronic pain?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: That diameter is 3-4 times normal. Possible causes include a portocaval shunt due to liver disease. Speak with your doctor about this and consider a consult with a gastroenterologist.

Question 7

hi.. what is the best drugs,  pencillamin or trientine for wilson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Wilson's disease: Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/wilsons-disease/ds00411 for info re wilson's disease which is autosomal recessive cause of excess copper. Both Penicillamine & trientine are used to chelate & remove excess copper. There's no best drug for everyone but rather a best drug for you. Talk to your doc about what's available to you, what's affordable, and what side effects are tolerable to you.

Question 8

what is the most common drug used to treat cushing's disease?

Accepted Answer

Several: Cushing's disease is a state of increased glucocorticoid production stemming from the pituitary gland (described by Harvey Cushing in 1932) and the aim is to decrease/eliminate such production. Aside from surgical/radiation approach (depending on size and location), drugs that are most often used for the control of cortisol secretion here in the US are ketoconazole, Metyrapone and mitotane.

Question 9

why would immunosuppressant drugs make a patient susceptible to disease?

Accepted Answer

Weaken immune system: Immunosuppressant drugs are used to weaken overactive immune systems that attack other normal cells in the body. This is called autoimmunity. The primary role of the immune system is to fight infection and to seek out & destroy cancer cells. Immunosuppressant drugs also compromise this vital role of the immune system.

Question 10

why would immunosuppressant drug make a patient more susceptible to disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In general, patients taking immunosuppressants are more susceptible to infections. The risk depends on the type of immunosuppressant.

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Searching for a doctor who is familiar with gonadal dysgenesis?

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What would interfere with the pituitart-gonadal sex hormone control mechanism causin fsh & lh surges to be highly unpredictable in simple terms

A member asked:

I just had a "successful" coil embolization of the left gonadal vein to treat a grade three left varicocele. 5 days after surgery, no change in size?

A member asked:

My varicocele was embolized in the main bore of the gonadal vein, 1" from the renal vein entry. will the engorged veins below die off and drain through other veins or could they remain active/dilated?

A member asked:

On a recent ct, abd/pelvis w iv contrast, my right gonadal vein somewhat prominent 8.0mm diameter.could this be contributing to my chronic pain?

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Hi.. what is the best drugs, pencillamin or trientine for wilson's disease?

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What is the most common drug used to treat cushing's disease?

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Why would immunosuppressant drugs make a patient susceptible to disease?

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Why would immunosuppressant drug make a patient more susceptible to disease?

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