Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Metabolic disorders are a relevant cause of morbidity and disability in patients with Cushing’s syndrome (CS) even after a successful treatment. The aim of our study was to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in our CS patients, as central obesity, dyslipidemia, diabetes, and hypertension, and to discuss the main adverse effects of CS on metabolism and emphasize the importance of long-term monitoring and treatment of these complications.Patients and ...

IntroductionHyperthyroidism during pregnancy can be caused by an hydatiform mole in its partial or total form. The biochemical particularities between hcg (human corionic gonadotropin) and Tsh (thyreo-stimulating hormone) in gestational trophoblastic disease can explain the thyrostimulating effect in it. We report a case of hyperthyroidism on molar pregnancy through an observation.ObservationPatient of 27 yea...