Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: An undefined lesion detected by imaging methods in one or both adrenals is known as an incidentaloma. The size and capacity of the secretion are evaluated to determine its definitive management. It is extremely uncommon for a mixed adrenal incidentaloma to appear with elevated cortisol and medullar hormone output.Case report: A 21-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with intermittent palpitations, headaches, and chest pain. She was ...

IntroductionNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a component of metabolic syndrome (MetS). Hence, it is frequently associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The low-grade inflammation associated with NAFLD usually explained the changes in serum iron metabolism. This study aims to assess the link between liver steatosis severity and serum iron, ferritin, and transferrin levels.Material and methods<p class="abstext...

Introduction: Ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare developmental abnormality with the prevalence of 1 per 100.000–300.000 persons in the general population. It is most commonly detected in younger women and presented as lingual thyroid. Here we report a rare case of ectopic thyroid tissue in the left adrenal gland.Case report: A 29-year old female without previous medical history was incidentally diagnosed with left adrenal gland mass detected on routi...

Propylthiouracil (PTU) sometimes induces autoimmune syndromes, such as PTU–induced lupus or vasculitis. Here we present hands and feet vasculitis-like skin changes observed several days after PTU introduction in a patient who suffered from serious diffuse toxic goiter. Because of segmental distribution, normal liver function test, and no signs of clinical deterioration, it was decided to continue PTU management and observe the patient. Primarily maculopapular rash became ...

Introduction: A number of studies reported that almost every fifth patient with thalassemia hav e diabetes. Various factors could contribute to inadequate retrograde glycemic control in thalassemia patients co-existed with diabetes. According to published data, HbA1C seems to be an insufficient marker of the quality of diabetes control in thalassemia patients.Case report: We present a male 67 years old type 2 diabetes patient with disease history for 15 ...

Introduction: The effects of TSH and thyroid hormones on bone turnover are well-known. The aim of this study is to examine the influence of osteoporosis (Op) and cardiometabolic syndrome risk factors on bone mineral density (BMD) in the population of age-matched, normotensive and nondiabetic females.Material and methods: Cross-sectional study involved 76 females (average age 53±10 years), divided into three groups: hypo-, hyper-, and euthyroid. Pres...

Introduction: A link between diabetes and coronary heart disease is well-known. The aim of this study is to examine the influence of actual and retroactive diabetes regulation parameters (admission glycaemia and HbA1C value) on duration of hospital stay and clinical outcome of T2DM patients suffered from NSTEMI/STEMI.Material and methods: Cross sectional study involved 103 examinees with past history of T2DM actually hospitalised in CCU due to acute myoc...

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most frequent ovarian dysfunction during the reproductive period. Its presence significantly impacts on the final scores of various Quality-of-Life (QoL) questionnaires. This pilot study aims to analyze the impact of hirsutism (H), as the component of PCOS, on the scores of determined generic (General Health Questionnaire-12, GHQ12) and disease-specific questionnaires (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Questionnaire, PCOSQ) in PCOS subjec...

Introduction: CAH is among the most common inherited metabolic disturbances, caused by Ar mutations of genes that encode enzymes involved in the adrenal steroids synthesis. Male hypogonadism and CKD can complicate the course of CAH. Additionally, HD can influence the CAH management by unpredictable effects of ultrafiltration on the levels of administered drugs. The aim of our study is to demonstrate the influence of HD on LH/T levels of eugonadal male as well hypogonadal male ...

IntroductionHyponatremia is frequently encountered in clinical practice. Euvolemic hyponatremia (Syndrome of Inadequate Antidiuresis, SIAD) represents diagnostic and management challenge regarding etiology unraveling, its gradual acute substitution, and later causal treatment.Case reportA 68-year-old woman was admitted to the Emergency unit with acute psychosis. On examination, there were no focal neurologica...