Endocrine Abstracts

Thyroid cancers are divided into two main subgroups according to their embryonic origin: papillary cancer, the most common histologic type, seen in 75–80%, and medullary cancer, seen in 5–10% (sporadic or as a component of multiple endocrine syndrome). Because of the different phenotypic characteristics of these two cancers, it’s unusual for them to present simultaneously. Since 1980, only a few cases of simultaneous papillary and medullary thyroid cancer have b...

Introduction: Because of their anti-inflammatory effect, topical corticosteroids are widely used in dermatological diseases. Topical use is typically safe, but serious adverse effects induced by systemic absorption are occasionally reported. We report a patient who developed Cushing’s syndrome due to long-term misuse of topical bethametasone and clobetasol.Case Report: A 24-year-old man presented with rapid weight gain and purple strias in multiple ...