Endocrine Abstracts

A 37 year-old gentleman presented following an episode of dizziness while at work operating a fork-lift truck. There was no collapse or associated symptoms. He had been diagnosed with autoimmune hypothyroidism two months previously; commenced levothyroxine, currently at a dose of 75 micrograms daily; and lost ten kilograms in weight. On examination there were no signs of hypoadrenalism aside from a significant postural drop in blood pressure (lying 1...

A 37 year-old gentleman presented following an episode of dizziness while at work operating a fork-lift truck. There was no collapse or associated symptoms. He had been diagnosed with autoimmune hypothyroidism two months previously; commenced levothyroxine, currently at a dose of 75 micrograms daily; and lost ten kilograms in weight. On examination there were no signs of hypoadrenalism aside from a significant postural drop in blood pressure (lying 1...

Background: Pituitary abscess is rare but a serious intrasellar infection. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of the sellar masses due to its high morbidity and mortality rates. Despite recent advances in radiological investigations, it remains a challenge to make a definitive diagnosis preoperatively [1]. We present a case of pituitary abscess who presented with pan hypopituitarism and central diabetes insipidus.Case presen...