Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) is a common endocrine disorder usually diagnosed by the presence of elevated serum calcium levels with inappropriate normal or increased parathyroid hormone (PTH) serum levels. This condition has been reported in few cases of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), a multisystem disorder with acute and chronic complications.Observation: We report a case of a 63-year-old Tunisian woman with a history of ho...

Introduction: Homeostasis of calcium and phosphor influence bone metabolism. They depend on several hormones, including parathyroid hormone, thyroid and sexual hormones. Low bone mass seems a common issue in endocrine disorders. The aim of this study is to identify the different endocrine disorders in patients with low bone mass.Methods: Retrospective study collecting the medical files of patients followed in the endocrinology department of Charles Nicol...

Introduction: Thyrotoxicosis is an uncommon cause of cholestasis. It’s a diagnostic challenge considering the broad differential diagnosis. Herein we report a case of Grave’s disease revealed by severe cholestatic jaundice.Observation: A 46 old male with a history of Sickle cell disease complained of diarrhea and significant weight loss for eight months, followed the last month by palpitations, heat intolerance, anxiety, insomnia and progressiv...