Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare multisystem disease. Pituitary manifestations include failure of the anterior and/or posterior pituitary, with diabetes insipidus and gonadotrophine deficiency being most prevalent. We present a case of a female who had pituitary failure yet conceived naturally following chemotherapy.Case description: A 24-year-old female presented with polydipsia, polyuria, and lethargy. A water deprivation tes...

Complementary therapies are becoming a recognised adjunctin cancer care as they address the psychological burden of coping with cancer. When provided in addition to standard treatments they can help provide patient centred holistic care. Patients with pituitary conditions may develop debilitating symptoms that are not easily addressed despite appropriate medical treatment.Aim: To determine whether Complementary therapies lead to improvements in Quality o...