Endocrine Abstracts

Aim: Mean platelet volume (MPV), which is a determinant of platelet function, is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis. The aim of this study is to evaluate MPV values in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).Material and methods: Forty-nine women with gestational diabetes mellitus (mean age 28.2±4.7 years) and 40 healthy pregnant women (mean 26.2±4.6 years age) who came to our Out-Patient Clinic of Endocrinology were included in the stu...

Autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes (APS) are rare groups of diseases with autoimmune failure of at least two endocrine glands. In general, APS1 first occurs with candidiasis. Hypoparathyroidism generally presents until 10 years of age, and adrenal insufficiency around 20 years. We aim to this report a young girl is presented with early onset APS1 first presenting with adrenal insufficiency.Mucocutaneous candidiasis on the oral mucosa, and ectodermal dyst...