Endocrine Abstracts

Background: The Medical columnist has not always been welcomed by the Medical Community.The Lancet, in its August 30, 1873 editorial had pointed out with regrets that a weekly periodical, the English Mechanic and World of Science had inaugurated a medical column edited by a member of the London medical establishment. The editorial had concluded that “we cannot but regard such conduct as an infraction of the etiquette of the profession, and hardly worthy of a Fell...

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Background: The Medical columnist has not always been welcomed by the Medical Community.The Lancet, in its August 30, 1873 editorial had pointed out with regrets that a weekly periodical, the English Mechanic and World of Science had inaugurated a medical column edited by a member of the London medical establishment. The editorial had concluded that “we cannot but regard such conduct as an infraction of the etiquette of the profession, and hardly worthy of a Fell...

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Background and objectives: Thyroid function tests (TFT) are expensive in Nigeria. The reliability of the test is sometimes called into question when at variance with clinical findings. The Wayne’s clinical index is an old diagnostic index to facilitate objectivity and improve the accuracy of clinical assessment of thyrotoxicosis. This report highlights the unreliability of a TFT result in a case of thyrotoxicosis and the usefulness of the clinical index.<p class="abst...

Objective: To present an unusual case of a goitre co-existing with bilateral thryoglossal fistula.Introduction: AF, a 32-year-old male presented with 4 years history of an anterior neck swelling associated with palpitations, heat intolerance, protrusion of the eyeballs, weight loss, tremors of the hands and generalized weakness.Prior to onset of the neck swelling, he had noticed since childhood that whenever he drinks any fluid, so...

Introduction: Peripheral neuropathy is one of the common complications of diabetes and it may progress to the insensate foot at risk for ulceration. It may be evaluated for using several methods which include biothesiometry and the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument. Assessment of Vibration Perception Thresholds is a validated method of screening for neuropathy while the MNSI is a two part validated screening tool for assessing periphera...

Introduction: Peripheral neuropathy is one of the common complications of diabetes and it may progress to the insensate foot at risk for ulceration. It may be evaluated for using several methods which include biothesiometry and the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument. Assessment of Vibration Perception Thresholds is a validated method of screening for neuropathy while the MNSI is a two part validated screening tool for assessing periphera...

Introduction: The prevalence of diabetes continues to increase worldwide. Diabetes distress (DD) defined as patient concerns about disease management, support, emotional burden, and access to care. It is distinct from depression.Aim: To document the prevalence of Diabetes related distress.Objectives: 1. Determine the level of distress among the study population.2. Determine the proportion of those with high d...

Introduction: Adrenal and Thyroid disease symptoms remain enigmatic because of their pronounced non-specificity. Physicians need to have a high index of suspicion for these clinical conditions in order to save patients from unnecessary turmoil.Case Presentation: OA, a 35 year old Nurse presented at the Endocrine clinic on self referral in July 2011 after having presented at both the Out-patients and Gynaecology units at various times in the previous 8 mo...