Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The role of hormones and their underlying mechanisms in the development of osteoporosis are complex and not completely understood. Serum SHBG concentration is increased in older men and may be correlated with reduced bone mineral density and increased fracture risk. However, there is little data on exact relation of BMD with 24-h mean concentration and circadian rhythm of SHBG.Methods: We measured 24-h mean SHBG concentration in 3 groups of...

Background: NF1 and MEN2 are rare conditions known to associate with bilateral phaeochromochtomas. We describe, with relevant associated radiology, a NF1 patient developing a series of neuroendocrine tumours including bilateral phaeochromocytomas.Clinical case: A 39-year-old lady presented with long standing episodic abdominal pain, diarrhoea, palpitation and sweating. Past history includes first arch syndrome and NF1 at teens and total thyroidectomy for...