Endocrine Abstracts

Insulinomas are rare, functional neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) that secrete excessive insulin. They are often diagnosed late due to their variable presentation and rarity. While predominantly solitary and benign, a minority of insulinomas can present as malignant. Insulinomas typically carry a hallmark clinical presentation characterised by Whipple’s triad; symptoms of hypoglycaemia (e.g., sweating, palpitations, headaches, confusion), documented low blood glucose levels ...

Background: Diabetic striatopathy (DS) is a rare dyskinetic syndrome associated with acute decompensated hyperglycemia that commonly presents as hemichorea-ballism. Its natural history following resolution of the hyperglycemic crisis is not well delineated.Methods: The study was a prospective evaluation of the long-term clinico-radiological outcomes of patients presenting with DS. Neuroimaging (CT/MRI) was performed at baseline and follow-up (>3 mont...