Endocrine Abstracts

Hyperemesis gravidarum is vomiting in pregnancy severe enough to cause weight loss and hospitalization. It occurs in up to 1% of pregnancies. It usually begins at 6–9 weeks gestation and resolves by 18–20 weeks. It can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Treatment includes intravenous fluids and anti-emetics. The cause of vomiting is unknown. Hyperemesis gravidarum is often associated with transient gestational hyperthyroidism.The a...

There are at least 60 reports of pregnancy and acromegaly. The maternal and foetal morbidity relates to associated diabetes mellitus and hypertension rather than maternal growth hormone excess. A 32-year-old Asian female who spoke no English, was noted to have acromegalic features during a hospital admission for pneumonia. She was 6 weeks pregnant and had been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Acromegaly was confirmed with GH nadir 105 mU/l during 75 g OGTT and...