Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder related to gluten ingestion in genetically predisposed individuals. Its clinical expression is polymorphic, rendering it a true systemic disease, and its management is based on a gluten-free diet (GFD). Autoimmune endocrinopathies are disorders affecting endocrine glands such as the thyroid or adrenal glands, also stemming from autoimmune reactions with complex pathophysiological mechanisms involving environmental, genetic...

Introduction: This study aims to investigate the epidemiological, clinical, and therapeutic dimensions of cervicofacial hydatidosis.Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 18 patients who underwent surgery for cervicofacial hydatid cysts between 1982 and 2018.Results: The average age of the patients was 26 years, ranging from 2 to 79 years. The distribution of cysts included cervical muscle in 8 cases, thyr...

Introduction: Adult factitious hypoglycemia is due to self-administration of insulin or insulin secretagogue, and is the most common cause of Münchhausen syndrome. The objective is to study the epidemiological profile of patients hospitalized for artificial hypoglycemia for better management.Patients and methods: Retrospective study carried out at the Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Department, Ibn Rochd University Hospital - Casablanca, on pat...

The harmful impact of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) filters is a topic of widespread concern due to human toxicological effects. Exposure to these environmental contaminants has emerged due to their extensive use as ingredients in personal care products and their incomplete removal in wastewater treatment plants. Due to their lipophilicity, UV filters are prone to bioaccumulate in aquatic biota, presenting potential adverse effects on both aquatic organisms and humans. The octi...

Introduction: The plasma vitamin B12 (B12) measurement is mainly conducted to detect B12 deficiency. But incidental finding of elevated B12 is not uncommon and may be a sign of serious disease, like solid cancers or caused by over-supplementation. However, there are cases in which high B12 levels are seen in the absence of supplements. Case: A 57-year-old female presented to our outpatient endocrinology clinic with complaints of headache, hot flashes, di...

Background: In March 2020, COVID-19, a disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, was declared a global pandemic, posing a significant threat to global health. Whilst predominantly a respiratory disease, extra-pulmonary manifestations have been reported, including endocrine and electrolyte disturbances. Thus, this study evaluates the incidence of serum sodium testing and abnormalities recorded in patients admitted with COVID-19 infection at the Royal London Hospital (RLH) b...