Endocrine Abstracts

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy affecting 6–10% of reproductive aged women. In young women with PCOS, multiple risk factors for cardio vascular disease (CVD) including dyslipidemia may be found and prevention is needed.Objective: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of dyslipidemia in Algerian PCOS women.Materials: A prospective study was performed (since 2004–2008) on 181 PCOS and 90 ...

Introduction: Chordomas are rare tumours that usually occur in adults, in children since 1923, <100 cases has been reported. It represent few than 5% of these tumours and most frequently develop in the skull base.Para cellar localisation is uncommon, cause hypopituitarism and oculomotor nerves palsy.Chordomas are believed to behave more aggressively than chordomas in adults.Case report: A 14-year-old boy ...