ABSTRACT
ENDOCRINOLOGY is derived from the Greek word endon, meaning within, and krin, meaning to separate. Disorders of this medical discipline include several interesting syndromes, a number of which involve metabolism, including fluid and electrolyte disorders. Endocrinopathies can involve different organ systems throughout the body, thereby requiring the clinician to have a broad knowledge base in order to fully understand the pathophysiology, which might be very complex. Routine diagnostic tests are used to assess a patient with an endocrine disorder, but special tests are required in order to fully evaluate the endocrine disorders.
