Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Androgen insensitivities are rare genetic diseases, characterized by a more or less complete defect of tissue sensitivity to testosterone. It ranges from a more or less complete lack of masculinization to isolated infertility in a 46, XY individual. This partial or complete androgen insensitivity is linked to a defect in the function of the androgen receptor. We report the case of two patients with complete androgen resistance syndrome discovered during the explo...

Introduction: Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) are inherited conditions of autosomal dominant transmission characterized by the occurrence of various associated endocrine lesions. We report an observation of a patient with a rare association of medullary thyroid carcinoma and bilateral pheochromocytoma with cushing’s disease.Observation: The patient was H.B, 18 years old, followed for a medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) since 2018 discovered at th...

Introduction: Breastfeeding has benefits for infant health, but also for maternal health, lactation has a positive impact on glucose homeostasis and weight loss. This can be explained by the needs of milk production. The mammary gland needs glucose to make lactose. The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of breastfeeding on glycemic control and weight lossMaterials and Methods: Prospective study conducted in the department of endocrinology ...

Introduction: Diabetes insipidus during pregnancy is rare (4/100,000 pregnancies) generally occurring in the last two trimesters. It can be a previous diabetes insipidus, revealed by pregnancy, or a gestational diabetes insipidus. It would be secondary to the plasma degradation of antidiuretic hormone by placental vasopressinase.Observation: We report the case of a 34-year-old patient, with no history of head trauma, radiation, infiltrative or autoimmune...

Introduction: Androgen insensitivities are rare genetic diseases, characterized by a more or less complete defect of tissue sensitivity to testosterone. It ranges from a more or less complete lack of masculinization to isolated infertility in a 46, XY individual. Many surgical methods of vaginoplasty have been opted with the aim of reconstructing the anatomy to allow future sexual activity as well as an improvement in the quality of life. We report the case of two patients wit...

Introduction: During pregnancy, the thyroid balance of women is altered due to certain hormonal and metabolic changes. It can be all the classic causes of hyperthyroidism, very often in the first trimester it is transient gestational hyperthyroidism.Objective of the study: The objective of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy and the different methods of management.Materials and methods: Pros...

Introduction: Hyperthyroidism in pregnancy is a common condition representing two different conditions: transient hyperthyroidism of pregnancy and true hyperthyroidism. It is accompanied by liver enzyme disturbances without any other obvious cause.Objective of the study: To evaluate the prevalence of acute hepatitis associated with hyperthyroidism.Matherials and methods: Prospective study conducted at the endocrinology and diabetol...

IntroductionAmicrobial skin pustulosis is one of the exceptional manifestations of hypoparathyroidism. We report 2 observations of a Fahr syndrome secondary to hypoparathyroidism revealed by generalized pustulosis.Observations 124 year old woman, with no history of thyroid surgery, The patient was admitted for generalized covering more than 90% of the body surface. Biology objected to hypocalcemia at 57 mg/l,...