Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Pheochromocytomas are rare, mostly benign catecholamine-producing neuroendocrine tumors. Clinical manifestations are heterogenous, including persistent or paroxysmal hypertension, sweating, palpitation and headaches known as Menard triad. Diagnostic approach is based on demonstration of catecholamine excess and tumor localization. Our study aimed to describe clinico-biological and radiological features of pheochromocytomas.Methods: We condu...

Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare condition secondary to the hypersecretion of GH, often by a pituitary adenoma, which can lead to hypopituitarism of varying degrees. Our study aimed to analyze the characteristics of pituitary insufficiency during acromegaly and to search for its predictive factors.Methods: Retrospective study carried out in the endocrinology department of Charles Nicolles Hospital. We recorded 28 patients with acromegaly over a period ...