Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Central diabetes insipidus (CDI) results from a deficiency of arginine vasopressin (AVP) secretion. It is treated by replacement therapy with the synthetic AVP analogue desmopressin. With atrial distension there is increased afferent vagal stimulation that decreases renal sympathetic tone and inhibits antidiuretic hormone (ADH) release, which in turn leads to the diuresis response. Additionally, atrial distension leads to atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) release,...

Introduction: Fahr’s disease, is a rare neurological disorder characterized by abnormal calcified deposits in the basal ganglia with a prevalence of <1/1 000 000Case report: A 15-year-old male presented with focal seizures in right upper and lower limbs that progressed to generalized tonic clonic seizure and status epilepticus. No history of head trauma, central nervous system infection, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, or autoimmune disease No f...

Introduction: Thyroid storm is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism. In pregnant patients can cause spontaneous abortions, fetal demise. Aggressive treatment is needed.Case report: 26 years female 20 weeks pregnant; Graves’ disease for five years, was on carbimazole but she discontinued since she became pregnant Shortly after that, she started to complain with progressive dyspnea at less than ordinary effort, bilateral lower limb swelling, increas...