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1. Etiology (Causes) Addison’s disease (primary adrenal insufficiency) occurs when the adrenal cortex is damaged, leading to deficient production

1. Etiology (Causes) Thyroiditis refers to inflammation of the thyroid gland, which can be caused by: 2. Symptoms Symptoms vary by type: Type of Thyroiditis

1. Etiology Hirsutism – excessive terminal hair growth in women following male pattern. Main causes: Hormonal (80%): Non-hormonal: 2.

1. Etiology Hypothyroidism – syndrome caused by insufficient thyroid hormone production (T3, T4). Main causes: 2. Symptoms Classic signs: Additional: 3.

1. Etiology Hyperthyroidism – syndrome caused by excessive thyroid hormone production (T3, T4). Main causes: 2. Symptoms Classic signs: Additional: 3.

1. Etiology Otomycosis – fungal infection of the external ear canal, rarely affecting the middle ear. Main pathogens: Risk factors: 2.

1. Etiology Laryngitis – inflammation of the larynx caused by: Infectious: Non-infectious: 2. Symptoms Acute: Chronic: 3. Diagnosis 4.

1. Etiology Adenoids (pharyngeal tonsil) – lymphoid tissue of the immune system. Problems occur when hypertrophied: 2. Symptoms Main signs: Associated: 3.

1. Etiology Otitis – ear inflammation classified by location: A. External otitis (ear canal): B. Middle ear otitis: C. Labyrinthitis 

1. Etiology Tonsillitis – inflammation of palatine tonsils, most commonly caused by: 2. Symptoms Common manifestations: Additional symptoms: Chronic