Endocrine Abstracts

There is a relative lack of data regarding the timing and in particular the severity of hypothyroidism post Radioiodine (RI). We retrospectively examined the timing and severity of hypothyroidism following RI in 213 patients, in relation to ‘target’ and actual follow up appointments, and the introduction of a nurse-led follow-up clinic. Hypothyroidism was defined as persistent elevation of TSH – mild (TSH 6.1–10 mU/l), moderate (TSH 10.1–50 mU/l) and s...

Antiphospholipid antibody (APLA) syndrome is a rare autoimmune systemic disorder which can occur as primary condition or secondary to connective tissue diseases, most frequently systemic lupus erythematosis. We are presenting a rare case of a lady who developed adrenal insufficiency secondary to adrenal vein thrombosis, as a late sequel to APLA Syndrome.A 50-year-old lady admitted to the medical ICU with one day’s history of severe abdominal pain an...