Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the glycaemic control, antioxidant, pancreas and liver protective effect of 2β-hydroxybetulinic acid 3β-caprylate (HBAC) from Euryale ferox Salisb. seeds on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats.Materials & methods: The active principle was isolated from Euryale ferox Salisb. seeds extract by utilizing chromatographic techniques. The rats were divided into seven exp...

Introduction: Carneys complex is an uncommon cause of ACTH independent cushings syndrome which occurs as a combination of myxomas, spotty pigmentation and endocrine overactivity. Primary pigmented nodular adrenocortical disease (PPNAD) is seen in 25–45% of patients with Carneys complex.Methods: Three patients who were suspected with carneys complex were studied to look if their biochemical radiological and clinical characters could predict postopera...

Case: A 43-year-old Caucasian lady presented with an acutely painful, cold left leg to the vascular surgeons. She was being treated for respiratory tract infection in the community. She has been investigated for palpitations 7 years ago with no cause identified and headache 3 years ago with normal CT head. Her peripheral vascular examination was unremarkable, including a normal ankle brachial pressure index. She was admitted for further investigations to rule out an underlying...