Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism and prolactinoma can be associated as part of a MEN1. However, the association of the two pathologies can also be seen outside of a syndrome predisposing to endocrine tumors. Case presentation: F.L., a 33-year-old woman followed for end-stage renal failure, during her follow-up hyperparathyroidism was discovered without any idea of the culprit and the victim: is the renal failure secondary to hyperparathyroidism ...

Introduction: Cataracts are an opacification of the crystalline lens, either partial or total, primarily caused by senescence, and rarely of metabolic origin. We present the case of a 24-year-old newly diagnosed with bilateral cataracts.Case Presentation: E.S., a 24-year-old with newly discovered diabetes on insulin therapy, presented with a sudden and significant decrease in visual acuity. Ophthalmologic examination revealed bilateral cataracts with an ...

Introduction: Hepatic encephalopathy is a neuropsychological syndrome complicating a chronic liver disease (cirrhosis), rarely acute (fulminant hepatitis). We report the case of a patient with Graves’ disease who suddenly presented with hepatic encephalopathy. Case Report: S.B., a 48-year-old woman followed for Graves’ disease treated with antithyroid drugs and also presenting vitiligo, was admitted to our facility for a relapse of Graves’...

IntroductionGraves’ disease is found in 5% of patients with myasthenia gravis. It’s a described but rare association that addresses pathophysiological, diagnostic and management challenges. We report a case of Graves’ disease revealed by an orbitopathy in a patient with coexisting mysthania gravis.Case reportA 40-year-old woman with established myasthenia gravis presented to the emergency room ...