Endocrine pathologists specialize in diagnosing diseases of the endocrine system, which includes hormone-producing glands such as the thyroid, adrenal glands, parathyroid glands, and pancreas. Common diseases diagnosed in this field include thyroid cancer, adrenal tumors, and parathyroid adenomas. Pathologists analyze biopsy and surgical specimens to identify hormone-related disorders such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, diabetes, and adrenal insufficiency caused by tumors or hyperplasia.
