Endocrine Abstracts

The ‘Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia’ predominantly affect the pituitary gland, parathyroids, thyroids, adrenal glands and pancreas. We present the case of a patient with three different functioning endocrine gland tumours, but who cannot be included in any of these groups.Case report: Sixty-five-years-old female with recurrent episodes of nephritic colic and hypertension for 2 years; non-specific gastrointestinal complaints, hirsutism, hyp...

Background and aims: To assess the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitaminD levels and prevalence and incidence of metabolic syndrome.Methods: We undertook a population-based cohort study in Spain. At baseline (1996–1998), 1226 subjects were evaluated. Follow-up visits were performed in 2002–2004 and 2005–2007. At baseline and follow-up, participants underwent an interview and a standardized clinical examination with an oral glucose toleran...