Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Hypercalcaemia diagnosed in hospital setting is most commonly PTH-independent and malignancy related, whilst hypercalcaemia discovered in community setting is commonly secondary to Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). Other rare causes include granulomatous diseases such as sarcoidosis and familial hypocalciuric hypercalcaemia (FHH).Case Summary: A 73-year-old male with a background of hypertension and chronic kidney disease stage 3 was foun...

Introduction: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an inherited disorder, most commonly caused by enzymatic deficiency of 21-hydroxylase (CYP21A2). The non-classic or late-onset form is one of the most common autosomal recessive diseases in women, but the diagnosis is only rarely made in men unless they happen to present with testicular or adrenal masses or infertility.Case report: A 65-year-old man presented with recurrent episodes of postural dizzin...