Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Cushing’s syndrome is a known risk factor for aortic dissection but the association of these conditions is rare. Hypercortisolism is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and accounts for the high morbidity & mortality in untreated patients.Case Study: A 64y old male presented with acute onset chest pain, radiating to the back. CT angiogram showed Stanford Type B dissection involving the distal aortic arch/des...

Adeno-gangliocytomas are rare tumours of the pituitary gland with less than 40 cases described worldwide. Due to the rarity of these tumours, treatment modalities largely follow that of conventional therapies for common pituitary lesions. Case reports on these tumours offer insight into their presentation and the effectiveness of treatment which helps guide future management. A 64-year-old man was admitted for stone fragmentation and ureteric stent insertion. During anaestheti...