Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Calcium intake is important to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. The objectives of our study were to evaluate the daily dietary calcium intake in postmenopausal Tunisian women, to compare diabetic and non-diabetic postmenopausal women in their calcium intake and finally to propose corrective interventions to promote calcium intake and minimize the complications of menopause.Subjects and methods: The study involved 73 postmenopau...

Introduction: TSH-secreting pituitary adenomas are rare pituitary functioning tumors accounting for <2% of the pituitary adenomas. Their association to meningiomas is a very rare condition.We report a case of 55-year-old woman who had multinodular goiter with mild symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Blood tests showed inappropriate secretion of TSH and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a pituitary tumor with maximum diameter of 13 mm that was extirp...

Introduction: Dopamine agonist resistance is rare in prolactinoma (10%). Doses of cabergoline of up to 2.0 mg/week are usually effective in controlling prolactin (PRL) secretion and reducing tumor size. Surgical treatment is rarely indicated.Case report: An 18-year-old female presented in 2002 with a 2-year history of amenorrhea and galactorrhea. Hormonal investigation showed a hyperprolactinemia (4800 mUI/l) with integrity of the other pituitary axis. T...

Introduction: Weight loss is a mainstay in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). While the cause of this complex endocrine disorder remains unknown, it’s approved that weight loss improves symptoms of PCOS. We report a case of a patient with PCOS. Her symptoms disappeared totally after losing 50kgCase report: In 2005, a 16-year-old girl presented for evaluation of spaniomenorrhoea and obesity. Physical examination showed a weight of 88 ...

Achieving glycemic targets is crucial in the management of diabetes mellitus. Insulin is the most effective hypoglycemic treatment for diabetes but its use can be associated with a risk of hypoglycemia.The aim of this study is to specify risk factors of hypoglycemia in insulin-treated patients.Patients and methods: This transversal study included 69 patients. They were females in 49.4% of cases (n=41). Mean age was 52 year...

Prolactinoma is a pituitary adenoma producing prolactin. Central hypogonadism is a major consequence of prolactinoma leading, in women, to menstrual troubles and infertility. The aim of this study was to specify gynecological characteristics of prolactinomas.Patients: This retrospective study included 28 female patients with prolactinoma. Mean age at diagnosis was 35.46 years (ext: 20–78). Mean serum prolactin level was 3442.4 ng/ml (ext: 31.9–...

Introduction: Generously supported by IPSEN)-->Prolactinoma is the commonest pituitary adenoma. The aim of this study was to compare clinical, biological and radiological characteristics in microprolactinoma and macroprolactinoma.Patients: This retrospective study included 33 patients with prolactinoma. The tumor was a microadenoma (<1 cm) in 27.3% (n=9) and a macroadenoma in 72.7% (n=24) ...

Background: Although the most common causes of hypokalemia are diuretic use and gastrointestinal losses, elevated cortisol levels can also cause hypokalemia through its effects on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.Case report: A 56-year-old woman with a history of diabetes mellitus and hypertension, presented to our emergency department with fast progressing generalized weakness, abdominal discomfort and diarrhea. Digestive tract diseases were rul...

Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the faulty development of the ectodermal structure, resulting in most notably anhydrosis/hypohydrosis, hypotrichosis and hypodontia. Affected individuals tend to have sparse scalp and body hair (Hypohidrotic), absent teeth (hypodontia) or small and pointed teeth. HED is associated with distinctive facial features including a proeminent forehead, thick lips, and flattened bridge of the nose. The...

Background: The vitamin D is a pleiotropic hormone that plays a significant role on global health. However, vitamin D status in acromegaly has been poorly studied.The aim: The aim of this study was to assess the vitamin D status in acromegaly and compare it to a control group. Then to analyse bone remodeling and density markers based on the vitamin D levels.Methods: We conducted an evaluative cross sectional study in the Department...