Endocrine Abstracts

IntroductionThe ectopic parathyroid adenoma (EPTA) is the most common cause of failed parathyroid surgery. Most often localisations are intra-thymic and intra-mediastinal adenomas. We report a rare presentation of a symptomatic parathyroid adenoma located in ectopic retropharyngeal position diagnosed after surgical treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT).ObsevationA 42-year-old female was referred to ...

IntroductionHypopituitarism is a rare condition defined by loss of pituitary function due to involvement of hypothalamus and/or pituitary gland by infiltrative diseases mainly sarcoidosis and Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH). Central diabetes insipidus is the most frequent manifestation of LCH (10–50%) and rarely in neuro-sarcoidois. Herein, we describe 2cases of hypopituitarism due to neuro-sarcoidosis and LCH.Case 1<p...

IntroductionPatients with primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) may have musculoskeletal symptoms. However, the association of such endocrinopathy with scleromyositis is extremely rare and has not been reported formerly to our acknowledge. Herein we report this association.Case reportA 32-years old female with one year history of profound global weakness was referred to internal department in April 2006, for su...