Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a rare cause of growth retardation whose diagnosis remains relatively late. Its etiologies are multiple, and its treatment could improve the stature prognosis of the children. The objective of this study was to describe the clinical, biological, radiological, and therapeutic characteristics of GHD, and its outcomes after treatment.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Endocrinology departme...

Introduction: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia encompasses a spectrum of autosomal recessive disorders marked by enzymatic deficiencies in cortisol biosynthesis. The prevailing etiology predominantly involves a deficit in 21-hydroxylase. This pathophysiological state gives rise to a myriad of complications, with acute adrenal insufficiency standing out as the most critical. Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that less-explored are the intricacies of additional complications, particu...

Introduction: Pituitary deficiency, or hypopituitarism, is defined by insufficient synthesis or secretion of one or more anterior pituitary hormones. These hormones, including growth hormone, are considerably involved, directly and indirectly, in several metabolisms such as hepatic, carbohydrate, lipid metabolisms and the regulation of protein synthesis. The objective of this study was to study the clinical and biological profiles of patients followed for anterior pituitary in...