Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Haematological side effects of Carbimazole including aplastic anaemia, thrombocytopenia and agranulocytosis are widely reported, but haemolytic anaemia is a rare occurrence. In such situations, the management options available for treating overactive thyroid disease will be limited, especially in frail elderly individuals. We report a case of Carbimazole induced haemolytic anaemia successfully treated with steroids and omitting the medication.<...

Background: Amiodarone induced thyroid dysfunction can be either thyrotoxicosis (AIT) or hypothyroidism (AIH). AIT is classified as Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 occurs in patients with underlying thyroid pathology and Type 2 AIT is a destructive thyroiditis. We describe a patient with severe Type 2 AIT with a protracted course.>Case History: A 40 year old male with Atrial Fibrillation, Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea h...

Background: Sarcoidosis is an immune-mediated condition characterized by the presence of non-caseating granulomas, primarily impacting the respiratory system, lymphatic system and heart. The involvement of the central nervous system, especially hypothalamic- pituitary involvement is a rare occurrence. We report a patient initially presenting with Cranial Diabetes Insipidus who was later diagnosed to have sarcoidosis.Case presentation: A-67-year old male ...

Background: Haematological side effects of Carbimazole such as aplastic anaemia, thrombocytopenia and agranulocytosis are widely reported. However, Carbimazole induced haemolytic anaemia is rare. Proplythiouracil is known to cause leucopenia, agranulocytosis, bone marrow hypoplasia and pancytopenia. Nevertheless, Propylthiouracil associated haemolytic anemia is rarely reported. In such situations, the options for managing Hyperthyroidism are limited, especially in frail elderl...