Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: There are few data on renal function following bariatric surgery. We evaluated the effect of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), adjustable gastric banding (AGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) on renal function over a 5-year post-operative period. We also evaluate the effect of these procedures on remission of diabetes and hypertension.Methods: Analysis of a prospectively collected database at Lille University Hospital. Patients were assessed pre...

Von Hippel Lindau disease (VHL) induces tumors of kidneys, central nervous system, pancreas and paragangliomas We report one case where ectopic Cushing syndrome revealed VHL. A 19-year old was referred for hirsutism and spaniomenorrhea revealing an ACTH-dependent Cushing syndrome. Mineralocorticoids, calcium metabolism, chromogranine A, calcitonine, pancreatic hormones and urinary 5-HIA were normal. Blood nor- and metanephrine were 5.12 μg/l (n<5) and 0.92 &#95...