Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Hyperaldosteronism can induce elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels, presumably by increasing calciuria. Furthermore, PTH stimulates aldosterone secretion in vitro, and increases angiotensin–II-stimulated aldosterone release. In a patient with hyperaldosteronism and hyperparathyroidism, PTH receptors were detected in aldosteronoma tissue. We present three patients sent to an endocrinologist for treatment/follow-up of primary hyperparathyroidism,...

Context: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disease, characterized by the chronic elevation of serum calcium (Ca) levels induced by a long-standing increase of PTH concentrations. PHPT includes mild-asymptomatic and symptomatic forms. Cinacalcet is effective in lowering serum Ca levels in PHPT, but is indicated solely in mild-asymptomatic PHPT meeting surgery criteria. Management of non-surgical mild-asymptomatic PHPT is still a debated issue.<p class...

Introduction: Hyponatremia is the most frequent electrolyte alteration in hospitalized patients, and is associated with increased morbimortality. Hyponatremia in patients receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) is generally overlooked. Our objective was to classify the types of hyponatremia observed in patients on PN, and to describe the prescribed treatments and evolution.Material and methods: We undertook a prospective study of all patients on medical ward...