Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Severe hyponatraemia is a medical emergency and can be life-threatening. It requires prompt assessment, investigation and treatment which can be a challenge as it presents to multiple departments. We therefore looked to undertake a review of severe hyponatraemia cases in our 1000-bedded acute trust with the aim of determining most appropriate care.Aims and methods: Retrospective notes review of all patients with Na ≤110 mmol/l between...

Background and aims: In 2010 pituitary service improvements were instigated, e.g., creation of local pituitary MDTs/joint pituitary clinics with surgeons. In the absence of national guidelines on post-surgical follow up of pituitary patients there was an evolution of local best practice standards. An audit was conducted in March 2015.Methods: Twenty-six patients underwent pituitary surgery at local tertiary centre in 2013/14 with endocrine care based at ...

Acromegaly is a relatively rare disorder with a prevalence of 40 per million. Diagnostic and management process have evolved with time, however lack of statistical facts/data remained an issue.Aims: 1) To look at the cohort of patients who attend our local Endocrine department with a diagnosis of acromegaly. 2) To determine how many are cured with surgery, how many need adjuvant treatment and how many remain uncontrolled despite all treatment modalities....