Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Atypical carcinoid tumours are rare which account for about 15% of all carcinoid tumours. Some of those tumours secrete adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) causing Cushing's syndrome. We present a case which recurred 16 years after being first diagnosed.Case: A 39 years old woman was referred with few months history of weight gain, irregular menstrual periods, muscle aches, difficult going up the stairs, headaches and blurred vision.She was i...

Case History: A 61-year-old Caucasian female from Ukraine presented with severe hypercalcaemia following routine blood tests performed by the GP. She reported symptoms of back pain and joint pains. She had renal stones 10 years prior. No history of thiazide or lithium use. No red flags; no change in appetite or weight loss. There was no familial history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN). Examination of her neck, cardiorespiratory, abdomen and breasts were normal. <p cl...