Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Neuroendocrine tumours (NET) are a diverse group of neoplasms originating from cells within the diffuse endocrine system. Urine 5-HIAA is commonly used in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with NET in particular small intestinal neuroendocrine tumour with carcinoid syndrome. Urine 5-HIAA collection over a 24 hour period and the potential exposure to acid preservative in the sample container, limit the use of urine 5-HIAA.Methods: Sam...

Introduction: Hyponatraemia is the most common electrolyte disorder in hospitalised patients and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.Methods: This retrospective study included all inpatients with serum sodium (sNa) ≤128 mmol/l at any point during hospitalisation at a teaching hospital over a 3-month period (1st March 2013 to 31st May 2013). Demographic, clinical and laboratory data obtained from patients’ case notes and labo...

Introduction: NETs are a diverse group of neoplasms that originate from cells of the diffuse endocrine system. Often somatostatin analogues (SSA) are used as a first line treatment. Loose stools and steatorrhea are common adverse effects of SSA. This can affect the absorption of fat soluble vitamins and trace elements (TE). In this study we assess the prevalence of these deficiencies.Methods: A prospective study of 66 patients on SSA. Vitamins A,D,E,K an...