Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: - Primary hyperparathyroidism is a relatively common disorder affecting 1 in 500 women and 1 in 2000 men aged over 40 years. - Diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism is confirmed biochemically with synchronous elevation of serum calcium and inappropriate elevation of parathyroid hormone. - Parathyroid adenomas are the most common aetiology. Around 80% are a single, benign adenoma, which in most cases is sporadic. Multiple adenomas and hypertrophy of all 4 gland...

A male patient was diagnosed with acromegaly in July 2007 (at the age of 38). His biochemistry showed IGF-1 123 (14.6-39.9) nmol/l; paradoxical rise in GH during OGTT; and evidence of hypopituitarism (Testosterone 5.2 nmol/l, LH 4.0 iu/l FSH 3.7 iu/l, SHBG 8 nmol/l and prolactin 112 mu/l) HBa1c 6.5%. MRI Pituitary revealed a poorly enhancing mass within the right side of the pituitary gland within a slightly expanded pituitary fossa. There was no parasellar extension, no compr...

A-49-year-old female with previous history of Olfactory neuroblastoma treated surgically in 2003 and no adjuvant treatment was given. She has a past medical history of depression, bilateral sensory neural hearing loss which is thought to be genetic. In Feb 2023 presented with uncontrol hypertension associated with hypokalaemia. Clinical examination showed BMI of 48.4, uncontrol high blood pressure despite using multiple antihypertensive medication. The initial assessment for t...

Introduction: Gestational diabetes insipidus (GDI) is a rare complication of pregnancy thought to be due to increased vasopressin produced by the placenta. It usually occurs at the end of the second or in the third trimester. Case Description: We report the case of a 28-year-old female patient, a primigravida with a previous history of Right hemi-anomalous pulmonary venous drainage into IVC with an initial baffle operation in October 2019. She had diet-c...