Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Cystic lymphangiomata are rare benign tumours of childhood resulting from an abnormal development of the lymphatic system, most of which occur in the head and axillary region, referred to as cystic hygromas. Lymphangioma arising in the abdomen are particularly rare and the symptoms are variable. They usually affect boys and can be associated with specific genetic abnormalities, most notably Turners syndrome.Case: We report the case of a 14-ye...

Background: Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1a (PHP1a) is a rare disorder caused by a maternally inherited mutation in the GNAS gene. PHP1a is usually diagnosed in childhood due to a distinctive phenotype that includes short stature, brachydactly, ectopic ossifications, and multi-hormone resistance. These features are associated with resistance to parathyroid hormone (PTH).Case: We report the case of a 3.4-year-old boy who presented with a general...