Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Pheochromocytomas are rare catecholamine-secreting tumors, primarily arising from the adrenal medulla, typically presenting with hypertension, palpitations, and headaches. Diagnosis involves hormonal evaluation and CT imaging with a washout of <40-60%. Recent studies show exceptions, with some tumours mimicking non-functional adenomas, displaying >60% washout. We present a case exemplifying this, where a symptomatic patient had normal initial biochemical ...

Diabetes Mellitus is one of the leading causes of morbidity and healthcare costs internationally. Innovations in treatment options however, including insulin analogues, continue to emerge. While insulin therapy may be required for certain patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), it bestows upon them the opportunity for potential harm, namely insulin overdoses, whether accidental or intentional. This case details an intentional ultra-long-acting insulin analogue overdose ...