Endocrine Abstracts

A 45 year old female civil servant presented to primary care for a routine evaluation of her lipid profile. When questioned, she described a history of lethargy and low mood. The patient’s GP noted features of agitation and sweating and organised a range investigations including thyroid function tests. Past medical history included systemic lupus erythematosus, a diagnosis that the patient had experienced difficulty accepting, requiring an extended period of counselling.<...