Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: A subclinical inflammatory state in obesity may be the link between diabetes mellitus (DM) and atherogenesis. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between pro atherogenic factors (C reactive protein (CRP), interleukine 6 (IL-6), vascular adhesion molecular type 1 (VCAM-1)), and anti-atherogenic factor adiponectin in subjects with obesity and DM.Methods: One hundred and twelve subjects (51 men, 103 women) were enrolled: group DM ...

Angelman syndrome (AS) and Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) are distinct neurogenetic disorders involving the imprinting mechanism at 15q11–13 region. We report on 4 years and 9 months old boy who was referred to our laboratory in order to investigate a clinical bilateral cryptorquidy. The patient was born to non-consanguineous and healthy biological parents. Informed consent for publication was obtained from the parents. After normal pregnancy, the patient was delivered by ca...

Introduction: Hypothyroidism is a rare cause of early puberty in childhood. It reduces the growth rate by decreasing the amplitude of GH pulses. We report the case of a child who developed precocious puberty and reduced speed consequent to hypothyroidism growth. The treatment of thyroid disease with levothyroxine led to regression of pubertal development and resumption of growth.Methods: A.J.S., female, 1 year and 5 months of age at first consultation. S...