Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Hypoparathyroidism may be an isolated or a component of a complex syndrome. Although genetic disorders are not the most common cause, molecular analyses have identified a growing number of genes that when defective result in impaired formation of the parathyroid glands, disordered synthesis or secretion of parathyroid hormone.Case presentation: We are reporting a 37-year-old gentleman, who is the first adult case diagnosed at our University...

Introduction: Glioblastoma, an aggressive intracranial tumour usually is a solitary lesion and not commonly located in the sella turcica. Panhypopituitarism due to multicentric glioblastoma can present with a challenging clinical picture masking or delaying the underlying diagnosis. Case presentation: 58 year old female presented with marked behavioural change, reduced appetite, nausea, polyuria & increased thirst over 4-6 weeks precipitating into an...

Introduction: Hydatid disease (Cystic echinococcosis) is a zoonotic parasitic infection with the Echinococcus granulosus tapeworm resulting in cyst(s) within viscera. The predominant site for cyst formation is the live, with primary adrenal cyst accounting for less than 0.5% of presentation. We report a case of primary adrenal hydatid disease.Case report: A 62 year old female presented to the hospital with history of rig...

Background: The main dilemma in hyponatraemia management is that of fluid restriction vs fluid administration. Inappropriate fluid management may result in either cerebral oedema/death or permanent neurologic disability due to rapid sodium correction. Objective: We explore the utility of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) as an adjunct tool for assessing 3-volume groups (Hypovolaemia, Euvolaemia & Hypervolaemia) in severe hyponatraemia (Na<120 mmol...