Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is the most common chromosomal disorder characterized by clinical features of hypogonadism and infertility. Portal vein aneurysms are very rare clinic findings. Reported cases are increasing due to use of modern imaging techniques in clinic practise.Case report: 19-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with complaints of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting associated with eating. He was recently diagnosed with...

Aim: The present study was designed to examine the relationship between adiponectin gene (T45G in exon 2) polymorphism and clinical and hormonal characteristics in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Materials and methods: Ninety-six patients with PCOS and 93 healthy subjects were included in the study. Serum levels of sex steroids, insulin and adiponectin levels were measured. Insulin resistance was evaluated by homeostasis model assessment (HOM...