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...

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...