Endocrine Abstracts

Case history: 80 year old male was referred to endocrine clinic for incidental hypercalcemia picked up on six monthly blood tests for follow up of treated carcinoma of prostate in remission. Patient himself complained only of mild mechanical backache and no other symptoms of hypercalcemia. There was no family history of thyroid or parathyroid related disorders. Drug history did not include thiazides or lithium. Investigations: serum calcium 2.75 mmol/l, ...

Case History: 27 year old female was referred to endocrine clinic with complaints of excess hirsutism over face, chin and neck accompanied with oligomenorrhea and acne for three years. The hirsutism was worsening gradually and she had to shave or wax her facial hair on daily basis. She was born at full term and had menarche at 12 to 13 years of age with regular periods. She had no symptoms of galactorrhea, headache, visual problems or recent weight gain. There was no family hi...