Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Diabetes striatopathy (DS) is an extremely rare hyperglycaemic complication of diabetes with a prevalence reported as 1 in 100,0001. Though DS is commonly associated with a non-ketotic hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state (HHS), it is occasionally reported in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). DS is known as non-ketotic hemichorea-hemiballismus due to its presentation with hyperkinetic movements but rarely presents as stroke-mimic2. Here we present a...

Pituitary apoplexy is an uncommon, but well recognised clinical syndrome, which usually results from ischaemic or haemorrhagic necrosis of pituitary gland, which is frequently precipitated by an existing pituitary adenoma. Early diagnosis of this condition is essential as prompt management may be life and vision saving. We are highlighting a case of Pituitary apoplexy on long term Cabergoline for Prolactinoma.Case report: A 62 year old l...