Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Saliva hormone measurements are increasingly being applied in every day clinical practice. In relation to salivary cortisol/cortisone measurement there is a particular advantage, with minimal chance of cross reaction with prescribed glucocorticoids. We here evaluated the utility of these measurements in patients undergoing an overnight (1 mg) dexamethasone suppression test (ONDST).Methods: A service evaluation of salivary cortisol/cortisone...

Case History: A 61-year-old Caucasian female from Ukraine presented with severe hypercalcaemia following routine blood tests performed by the GP. She reported symptoms of back pain and joint pains. She had renal stones 10 years prior. No history of thiazide or lithium use. No red flags; no change in appetite or weight loss. There was no familial history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN). Examination of her neck, cardiorespiratory, abdomen and breasts were normal. <p cl...