Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The hypoparathyroidism (HypoPT) represents a rare condition characterized by low calcium (Ca) and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels, frequently due to thyroid surgery by direct trauma of the parathyroid glands, devascularization, or their accidental removal. Postoperative hypoparathyroidism-related hypocalcemia may be permanent or transient.Case report: We report the case of a 64-year-old man presenting with severe symptoms of hypocalcemia (...

Introduction: Sexual dysfunction is a particular pathology with relative high prevalence, often underestimated in general population. It’s manifest as an impairment of sexual desire, orgasm, sexual excitement or pain related to intercourse. Although often recognize a psychogenic cause, sexual dysfunction are found also in various systemic diseases more or less related to changes of sexual hormones. Thyroid pathology, particularly hyper and hypothyroidism, with high freque...

Introduction: Bilateral calcification of auricular cartilage is an uncommonly reported condition. The aetiology of this phenomenon is still unclear. Petrified ears have seldom been described in association with endocrinopathies such as adrenal insufficiency, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, and acromegaly.Case report: We present the case of a 42 year-old male patient, diagnosed with Addison’s disease at the age of 14, currently undergoing treatmen...