<aside> <img src="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/14757859-1901-49b0-966b-ceeb9e5a08d8/sharing.png" alt="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/14757859-1901-49b0-966b-ceeb9e5a08d8/sharing.png" width="40px" /> The endocrine system is a network of glands that create hormones to help regulate the body. These hormones control the growth of new cells and metabolism. Some organs, like the kidney, also help in producing hormones. The endocrine system is made up of the hypothalamus, thymus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pineal gland, reproductive glands (ovaries or testes), and the pancreas. All these parts work together to keep the body in balance.
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Cancer and Tumors of the Endocrine System
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Cancer and Tumors of the Endocrine System
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Pyramiding: A single condition can only be rated once! However, if another condition exists that is additional to the endocrine condition (not simply caused by it), then it can also be rated.
Probative Value: If two exams record the condition differently, the exam with the most thorough data and performed by the most qualified person in that specialty will be the exam the rating is based on.
A Tie Goes to the Veteran: If there are two equally strong exams with conflicting information, or if the condition can be equally rated under two different codes, then the one that gives the highest rating will be assigned. Every conflict should be resolved in favor of the higher rating.
Accurate Measurements: It is essential that the necessary information to rate your condition is recorded by the physician in your exam. With the information on this page, you should know what needs to be measured and recorded. Make sure this happens correctly to ensure that you receive a proper rating.
Hospital or Convalescent Ratings: Some conditions require periods of hospitalization or constant medical care (at-home nurse, etc.). Any condition that requires this is rated 100% during this intensive treatment. Once it ends, then the 100% rating will continue for a certain period. This period is 3 months unless another length (6 months, 1 year, etc.) is directly specified in the condition ratings. Some patients may need more time to recover than others, so the physician or Rating Authorities can lengthen this time period if they see fit.
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