Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Although the most common causes of hypokalemia are diuretic use and gastrointestinal losses, elevated cortisol levels can also cause hypokalemia through its effects on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.Case report: A 56-year-old woman with a history of diabetes mellitus and hypertension, presented to our emergency department with fast progressing generalized weakness, abdominal discomfort and diarrhea. Digestive tract diseases were rul...

Introduction: The 17 α-hydroxylase deficiency is a rare form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. It is characterized by amenorrhea, impuberism, hypertension and hypokalemia. We report a case of 17α-hydroxylase deficiency in a patient with a 46,XX karyotype, which contrasted with the absence of Mullerian duct.Case report: An18-year-old female was referred for primary amenorrhea. Her parents were cousins. Her sister, who had the same features, die...