Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Mucormycosis is a rare, devastating, fungal infection, which disproportionately affects non-controlled diabetic patients, notably during ketoacidosis. It is a potentially lethal disease. The diagnosis and treatment of mucormycosis remain a challenge because of the nonspecific clinical presentation. We discuss the clinical features and management modalities of this case.Case: We report the observation of a 41 years old male patient, who had ...

Introduction and importance: Ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors (SLCT) are rare sex cord-stromal tumors, representing less than 0.5% of all ovarian malignancies. Typically diagnosed at a young age, with 75% of patients having an average onset age of less than 30, these tumors often present a management challenge due to their early detection in young women. The primary dilemma lies in striking the right balance between implementing an effective treatment to prevent recurrences ...

Introduction: Diabetes stemming from pancreatic causes constitutes 0.5% of diabetes cases (1–2). It is defined as ’other specific types of diabetes resulting from exocrine pancreas impairment.’ Through this case report, we elucidate the distinctive clinical features of chronic calcifying pancreatitis-related diabetes. Case report: A 31-year-old male with a diabetic family history and a history of occasional alcohol consumption, is presenti...

Introduction: A toxic thyroid nodule refers to a nodule that functions autonomously, causing an overabundance of thyroid hormones. It is generally considered non-malignant. Making a decision regarding surgery in hyperthyroid patients necessitates the accurate localization of the toxic region. Here we report a case of an intrathoracic toxic thyroid nodule causing hyperthyroidism with a normally functioning cervical thyroid nodule.Case: A 63 year-old femal...