Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Insulinoma is a rare form of a functional neuroendocrine tumor with an estimated incidence at 1–2 new cases per million persons per year. This infrequent endocrinopathy, frequently escaping standard disease course, constitutes a diagnostic challenge for every endocrinologist. Successful surgical resection of the lesion is the only available method that ensures patient’s full recovery.Case study: 53 years old patient with complaint...

Introduction: Calcium ions (Ca2+) play an essential role in process of correct β-cell insulin secretion. Hypocalcemia impairs insulin secretion leading to glucose metabolism disorders and insulin resistance.Case study: 62 -year old female patient with 18 years history of type 2 diabetes, treated with insulin, suspected of hypoparathyroidism, was admitted to the Department and Clinic of Endocrinology, Medical University of Lublin because o...

Introduction: Pituitary apoplexy is a rare endocrine disorder which can occur due to haemorrhage into pituitary gland. It is often associated with the presence of pituitary adenoma, uncommonly being the first clinical manifestation of an underlying tumour. It can cause hypopituitarism and diabetes insipidus. Pituitary adenomas are classified by their secretion properties as functional and clinically non-functioning, the latter, however, can exhibit positive immunostaining for ...