Endocrine Abstracts

A 25 year-old female was referred to endocrinology outpatients from her general practitioner (GP) in view of abnormal thyroid function tests (TFTs). She gave a 2 week history of increasing lethargy limiting her daily activities, loose stools and palpitations. She denied changes in appetite or weight and no neck pain or swelling. No recent history of illness. She has no past medical history and was not on any regular medications. She gave birth to her first child 6 weeks ago. P...

A 72-year-old man with a past medical history of hypertension, atrial fibrillation and ischemic heart disease presented to cardiology outpatients for his routine visit. His regular medications included atorvastatin 80 mg daily, enalaparil 5 mg daily, amlodipine 5 mg daily, aspirin 75 mg daily and amiodarone 200 mg daily. Endocrinologists were involved after noticing abnormal thyroid function tests (TFTs) on his routine check. TFTs showed a suppressed thyroid stimulating hormon...