Endocrine Abstracts

A 68-year-old lady was admitted with constipation, epigastric pain, vomiting, occasional coffee ground emesis and melena. She had no chest pain, osmotic symptoms or weight changes. Past medical history was significant for peptic ulcer disease and she was not taking any medications apart from over the counter cod liver oil. She did not have diabetes or cardiovascular risk factors. Her sister had type 1 diabetes. Examination was remarkable for dehydration, mild tachycardia and m...

A 73 year old man was admitted to the hospital with a multi-factorial fall. He was otherwise asymptomatic. Past medical history included stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD), ulcerative colitis, epidermolysis bullosa and mild cognitive impairment. Examination was unremarkable apart from unilateral leg swelling and deep venous thrombosis was excluded. Investigations showed incidental undetectable magnesium level and severe hypocalcaemia. Potassium level was normal, 25-hydroxy-v...