Endocrine Abstracts

The 46 XX male syndrome (de la Chapelle syndrome or 46,XX testicular disorder of sex development -46,XX testicular DSD-) is a rare phenotype associated with disorder of the sex chromosomes. XX males exist in different clinical categories with ambiguous genitalia or partially to fully mature male genitalia, in combination with complete or incomplete masculinization.Clinical report: We describe the clinical, molecular, and cytogenetic findings of a 26-year...

Background and aims: To assess the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitaminD levels and prevalence and incidence of metabolic syndrome.Methods: We undertook a population-based cohort study in Spain. At baseline (1996–1998), 1226 subjects were evaluated. Follow-up visits were performed in 2002–2004 and 2005–2007. At baseline and follow-up, participants underwent an interview and a standardized clinical examination with an oral glucose toleran...

Background and aims: To assess the relationship between obesity and the incidence of hypovitaminosis D and investigate the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and incidence of obesity.Methods: We undertook a population-based cohort study in Spain. At baseline (1996–1998), 1226 subjects were evaluated. Follow-up visits were performed in 2002–2004 and 2005–2007. At baseline and follow-up, participants underwent an interview and a...