Endocrine Abstracts

Pheochromocytoma (PCC) is a rare tumor that arises from the adrenal medulla, usually presents with headache, sweating and palpitations due to excessive catecholamine release. However, PCC may secrete neuropeptides, hormones and cytokines, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6)) resulting in unusual clinical manifestations. A 48-year-old woman with a previous history of type 1 neurofibromatosis (NF1) and hypertension was referred to discarded PCC. Laboratory tests revealed leukocytosis a...

Craniopharyngiomas are rare lesions derived from cell remnants of Rathke’s pouch, usually localized in the sellar and suprasellar areas.Objectives: To analyze clinical, endocrine and histological features in a group of patients from Buenos Aires city. To assess efficacy, number of surgeries and complications after surgery or other treatments.Material and methods: Multicentric, retrospective, transversal study. Adult patients w...