Endocrine Abstracts

We present a rare case of a 50 years old lady who presented with new onset hirsutism and hoarseness of voice since 2 years. Investigations showed high serum testosterone, androstendione and free androgen index. All other systemic and endocrinology evaluation for hirsutism did not reveal any abnormality. CT scan of her abdomen showed a right ovarian mass which was confirmed as a Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour (stage Ia) on surgical staging and completely cured after bilateral salpi...

Background: Obesity is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Bariatric surgery is considered to be the most effective treatment option for weight reduction in obese patients with and without type 2 diabetes.Aims: To evaluate changes in lipoproteins, insulin resistance, mediators of systemic and vascular inflammation and endothelial dysfunction following Roux-en-Y bariatric surgery in obese patients with a...

Background: Obesity is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Bariatric surgery is considered to be the most effective treatment option for weight reduction in obese patients with and without type 2 diabetes.Aims: To evaluate changes in lipoproteins, insulin resistance, mediators of systemic and vascular inflammation and endothelial dysfunction following Roux-en-Y bariatric surgery in obese patients with a...