Endocrine Abstracts

Case history: A 62-year-old male presented with generalised weakness, decreased oral intake, increased lethargy and polydipsia. He had a background of type 2 diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and was a heavy smoker. No family history of parathyroid disease, other disorders causing hypercalcaemia or other endocrine tumours.Investigations: Initial blood results showed severe hypercalcaemia adjusted calcium 3.87mmol/l (2.2 - 2.55mmol/l), significantly raised ...

A 36-year-old man from Romania was referred to the urology clinic with a two-year history of a painful left testicular swelling. On examination, both testes had multiple solid non-tender masses. An ultrasound scan of the testes showed bilateral, symmetrical infiltration of both testes, with scattered calcifications and enhanced blood flow. The differential diagnosis included testicular cancer, granulomatous diseases, leukaemia and adrenal rests. A CT scan showed no metastatic/...