Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Primary hyperaldosteronism is the main endocrine cause of secondary hypertension. Its association with an autonomous cortisol secretion is rarely described in the literature. Here we report the case of a patient having a unilateral adrenal adenoma responsible for both mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids excess.Observation: A 54-years-old female diagnosed at the age of 26 years with hypertension. She received up to four antihypertensive t...

Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a frequent endocrinopathy caused mostly by parathyroid adenoma. Classic manifestations, less prevalent nowadays, may have a misleading aspect. Here we describe the case of a patient presenting nephrolithiasis, multiple brown tumors revealing PHPT.Observation: A 37-years-old female was diagnosed with nephrolithiasis treated by shockwave lithotripsy without success. CT scan showed coralliform lithiasis in...