Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Symptomatic hypoglycaemia unrelated to the treatment of diabetes is rare. As symptoms of hypoglycaemia are non-specific, investigation should only be instigated if Whipple’s triad can be fulfilled- signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia, a recorded low plasma glucose and resolution of symptoms after treatment.Case history: A 37 year-old woman presented to the emergency department with fatigue and lightheadedness. She has modified her diet...

A 16 year old boy presented to his GP with a two month history of polyuria and polydipsia. He was reviewed by his GP and diabetes mellitus was ruled out. At the time of presentation three months later, he had a three week history of headache and vomiting. His glasses prescription had changed and he had increasing diplopia. The optician found bilateral papilloedema and he was referred to the eye clinic for further assessment. Due to abnormal gaze palsies, he was admitted to the...