Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Tumor-induced osteomalacia is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome characterized by the presence of phosphaturic hormone-secreting mesenchymal tumors - fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF-23), which causes hypophosphatemia and osteomalacia. These tumors are small, frequently infiltrate the surrounding tissues and are located in the connective or bone tissue. Usually, these tumors are benign, but malignant tumors have also been reported.Case report: ...

Introduction: Pituitary gigantism is a rare disorder characterized by growth hormone (GH) excess that occurs before epiphyseal growth plates fusion leading to rapid and excessive linear growth in childhood and very tall adult stature. It can be sporadic or coexist with genetic disorders such as FIPA, X-LAG, McCune-Albright, Carney complex, MEN 1 or 4, and Neurofibromatosis type 1.Case report: We present a case of a 12 years old boy with no medical histor...

Introduction: Primary aldosteronism (PA) is an important cause of secondary hypertension, associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality rate compared to patients with essential hypertension.Case report: We report the case of a 59-year-old Caucasian male with a medical history of dilatative cardiomiopathy, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and bifascicular block who was admitted to the E.R. with shortness of breath, headache, palpitations,...