Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Prolactinomas are the most commun secreting adenomas of the pituitary gland. They are classified according to their sizes into microprolactinomas (<10mm long axis) and macroprolactinoma (>=10mm long axis). According to studies its prevalence is approximately 3.5-5 for 100000 inhabitants. The diagnosis is made by the blood prolactin assay as well as the pituitary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which is the radiological reference exam to evaluate the dime...

IntroductionSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has generate a pandemic disease around the world. It has been documented that diabetes mellitus (DM) acts as a risk factor among people hospitalized with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The objective of this study is to test if DM may unfavorably influence the outcome of COVID-19.MethodsData from Hospital Universitario Central ...

Introduction: The management of prolactinomas, whatever their size, is based on medical treatment with dopamine agonists (DA). The latter allows clinical improvement with efficient control of prolactin secretion and tumor growth. Pituitary surgery or radiotherapy are adjuvant therapies in case of neurologic complication or lack of response to DA.Patients and methods: We conducted a monocentric analytic study of patients followed for confirmed prolactinom...

Introduction and objectivesType 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic disease with potential consequences for patients, relatives and ultimately for the healthcare system. The objective of this study is to report the incidence of DM1 in our area as well as assess the characteristics of the patients at the time of diagnosis.Material and Methods: Retrospective descriptive study. Data was collected through the registration of new di...

Introduction: Macroprolactinoma is a rare pathology often considered benign. However, its singularity lies in its potential to become highly invasive, threatening both functional and vital prognosis by infiltrating surrounding structures.Patients and methods: We conducted a monocentric, cross-sectional, analytical study of patients followed for confirmed prolactinoma at the endocrinology-internal medicine and neurosurgery departments of the Fattouma Bour...