Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Previous audits demonstrated low bone mineral density (BMD) in adolescent patients with hormone deficiencies. We wanted to ascertain if gender had any relationship with the development of low BMD.Method: A retrospective analysis of 42 Transitional clinic patients who underwent DEXA scanning was made using case notes and hospital systems. Follow-up data was gathered as previous audit of 25 transitional patients had shown a significant number...

Introduction: Previous audits demonstrated low bone mineral density (BMD) in adolescent patients with hormone deficiencies. We wanted to ascertain if gender had any relationship with the development of low BMD.Method: A retrospective analysis of 42 transitional clinic patients who underwent DEXA scanning was made using case notes and hospital systems. Follow-up data was gathered as previous audit of 25 transitional patients had shown a significant number...

Introduction: According to NICE: adults receiving GH treatment, IGF1 levels should reach therapeutic range by 9 months. Patients are reviewed at 1, 3, 6, 9, 12 months and 6 months thereafter in our clinics. GH dose is titrated by 0.1 mg each visit. This work aims to compare the time it takes to get the IGF1 in range, between adults and adolescent patients attending our specialist regional clinics.Method: We performed a retrospective audit of 20 patients ...

An 18 year old lady was seen in endocrine clinic in October 2004 with 10 month history of polyuria, polydypsia and lethargy. Previous medical history includes Graves thyrotoxicosis which is treated with carbimazole.Clinical examination was unremarkable.Investigations and management: Urine osmolality −84 mosmol (250–750), serum osmolality −290 mosmol (288–298), full blood count, fasting glucose, renal, liver fu...