ID:
501877
Durata (ore):
24
CFU:
3
SSD:
ENDOCRINOLOGIA
Anno:
2026
Dati Generali
Periodo di attività
Secondo Semestre (01/03/2027 - 28/05/2027)
Syllabus
Obiettivi Formativi
Knowledge and Understanding
Describe the physiology of the major endocrine axes and explain the pathophysiology, clinical features, and complications of common endocrine disorders affecting the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and reproductive endocrine systems.
Explain the principles underlying the diagnosis and management of endocrine diseases, including the interpretation of hormonal investigations and endocrine function tests.
Applying Knowledge and Understanding
Apply knowledge of endocrine physiology and pathophysiology to interpret clinical presentations and diagnostic findings in patients with endocrine disorders.
Formulate an appropriate diagnostic approach and discuss the principles of management for common endocrine diseases.
Communication Skills
Discuss endocrine disorders and their management using appropriate medical terminology and clear clinical reasoning.
Describe the physiology of the major endocrine axes and explain the pathophysiology, clinical features, and complications of common endocrine disorders affecting the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and reproductive endocrine systems.
Explain the principles underlying the diagnosis and management of endocrine diseases, including the interpretation of hormonal investigations and endocrine function tests.
Applying Knowledge and Understanding
Apply knowledge of endocrine physiology and pathophysiology to interpret clinical presentations and diagnostic findings in patients with endocrine disorders.
Formulate an appropriate diagnostic approach and discuss the principles of management for common endocrine diseases.
Communication Skills
Discuss endocrine disorders and their management using appropriate medical terminology and clear clinical reasoning.
Prerequisiti
For further information please see the Integrated Course Syllabus for [508272] - DISEASE OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND METABOLISM
Metodi didattici
Teaching methods include lectures, discussion of clinical cases, guided independent study, and, where available, clinical observation in outpatient and inpatient endocrine settings.
Lectures provide the fundamental knowledge required to understand endocrine physiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of endocrine disorders (supports LO1–LO2). Discussion of clinical cases supports the application of knowledge to diagnostic scenarios, interpretation of endocrine investigations, and development of clinical reasoning skills (supports LO3–LO4).
Guided independent study and additional learning resources support consolidation of knowledge and preparation for the oral examination. Clinical activities support the integration of theoretical knowledge with patient-centred endocrine care (supports LO5).
Lectures provide the fundamental knowledge required to understand endocrine physiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of endocrine disorders (supports LO1–LO2). Discussion of clinical cases supports the application of knowledge to diagnostic scenarios, interpretation of endocrine investigations, and development of clinical reasoning skills (supports LO3–LO4).
Guided independent study and additional learning resources support consolidation of knowledge and preparation for the oral examination. Clinical activities support the integration of theoretical knowledge with patient-centred endocrine care (supports LO5).
Verifica Apprendimento
For further information please see the Integrated Course Syllabus for [508272] - DISEASE OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND METABOLISM
Testi
Recommended texts include
Gardner D, Shoback D, eds. Greenspan's Basic and Clinical Endocrinology. 10th ed. McGraw-Hill Education; 2024.
Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 26th ed. Saunders Elsevier; 2003.
Greenfield LJ, Mulholland MW, et al, eds. Greenfield's Surgery: Scientific Principles and Practice. 5th ed. Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2022.
Jameson JL, Fauci AS, Kasper DL, Hauser SL, Longo DL, Loscalzo J, eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 20th ed. Vols 1-2. McGraw-Hill Education; 2022.
Townsend MC, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 19th ed. WB Saunders; 2025
Optional Italian Language references:
Dionigi R, ed. Chirurgia. 5th ed. Elsevier; 2011. (Italian)
Lenzi A, Lombardi G, Martino E, Vigneri R, eds. Endocrinologia Clinica. Minerva Medica; 2011. (Italian)
Additional materials will be distributed via the KIRO e-learning platform.
Gardner D, Shoback D, eds. Greenspan's Basic and Clinical Endocrinology. 10th ed. McGraw-Hill Education; 2024.
Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 26th ed. Saunders Elsevier; 2003.
Greenfield LJ, Mulholland MW, et al, eds. Greenfield's Surgery: Scientific Principles and Practice. 5th ed. Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2022.
Jameson JL, Fauci AS, Kasper DL, Hauser SL, Longo DL, Loscalzo J, eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 20th ed. Vols 1-2. McGraw-Hill Education; 2022.
Townsend MC, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 19th ed. WB Saunders; 2025
Optional Italian Language references:
Dionigi R, ed. Chirurgia. 5th ed. Elsevier; 2011. (Italian)
Lenzi A, Lombardi G, Martino E, Vigneri R, eds. Endocrinologia Clinica. Minerva Medica; 2011. (Italian)
Additional materials will be distributed via the KIRO e-learning platform.
Contenuti
The module provides an introduction to the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of diseases of the endocrine system, with particular emphasis on their implications for internal medicine and multidisciplinary patient care.
The programme begins with neuroendocrinology and disorders of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, including pituitary adenomas, hyperprolactinaemia, acromegaly, Cushing’s disease, hypopituitarism, and disorders of the neurohypophysis, including diabetes insipidus.
The module addresses thyroid physiology and pathology, including the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, nodular thyroid disease, and thyroid cancer.
Disorders of calcium and mineral metabolism are covered, including hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndromes.
The programme also includes adrenal disorders, including adrenal insufficiency and Cushing’s syndrome, together with female and male reproductive endocrinology.
Clinical cases are used throughout the module to illustrate diagnostic pathways, interpretation of endocrine investigations, and principles of patient management.
The programme begins with neuroendocrinology and disorders of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, including pituitary adenomas, hyperprolactinaemia, acromegaly, Cushing’s disease, hypopituitarism, and disorders of the neurohypophysis, including diabetes insipidus.
The module addresses thyroid physiology and pathology, including the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, nodular thyroid disease, and thyroid cancer.
Disorders of calcium and mineral metabolism are covered, including hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndromes.
The programme also includes adrenal disorders, including adrenal insufficiency and Cushing’s syndrome, together with female and male reproductive endocrinology.
Clinical cases are used throughout the module to illustrate diagnostic pathways, interpretation of endocrine investigations, and principles of patient management.
Lingua Insegnamento
INGLESE
Altre informazioni
For further information please see the Integrated Course Syllabus for [508272] - DISEASE OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND METABOLISM
Corsi
Corsi
MEDICINE AND SURGERY
Laurea Magistrale Ciclo Unico 6 Anni
6 anni
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