Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Acute adrenal insufficiency (AAI) is a rare but life-threatening condition. It may occur in 50 to 60% of septic shocks (SS). Its diagnosis can be difficult as symptoms are sometimes nonspecific. Herein, we report the case of a female patient with an AAI revealed during SS. A 30-year-old woman with a history of celiac disease since the age of 25 on a gluten-free diet, presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain, vomiting, fever and profound asthenia...

Introduction: Trisomy 21 is the most common chromosomal disorder. It is associated with an increased risk of endocrinopathy particularly thyroid gland disorders. This is frequently a compensated hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is rare. We report the case of an adolescent with Down’s syndrome and celiac disease who presented with subclinical hyperthyroidism.Case report: It was a 15-year-old female from a non-consanguineous marriage with a history of ...