Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Hashimoto’s encephalopathy or SREAT (steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with auto-immune thyroiditis) is a rare autoimmune disorder that is particularly corticosensitive and whose pathogenesis remains poorly understood. It is associated with high levels of antithyroid antibodies in plasma and/or CSF. Clinical manifestations are deceptive and may include cognitive and behavioral disturbances, seizures or abnormal movements.Cas...

Introduction: Amiodarone is an anti-arrhythmic drug rich in iodine compounds. One 200 mg tablet corresponds to about 25 times the daily requirement of iodine. One of the major complications of taking Amiodarone is the development of dysthyroidism which is observed in 15% to 20% of cases. Hyperthyroidism occurs in 1 and 13% of these patients.Case report: We report the case of an 34 year old female patient, followed for complete arrhythmia by atrial fibril...

IntroductionRetinoids are a class of molecules, structurally related to Vitamin A, used in various disorders of keratinization (acne, psoriasis, ichthyosis, etc.). these molecules bind two families of Retinoid Nuclear Receptors (RNR): the RA receptors (RAR), which natural ligand is retinoic acid, and the Retinoid X Receptors (RXR), which natural ligand is 9-cis-retinoic acid. Among synthetic retinoids, isotretinoin, acitretin, tazarotene and ada...

Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common pathology. The association of papillary thyroid carcinoma and primary hyperparathyroidism has been reported in 2.3–4.3% of patients operated on for primary hyperparathyroidism.We report the case of a patient with papillary thyroid carcinoma revealed by primary hyperparathyroidismObservation: 53-year-old patient admitted for management of primary hyperparathyroidism. A cervical ultrasound revealed...

Introduction: Craniopharyngioma is a benign, slow-growing epithelial tumor of embryonic origin, originating in the pituitary stem or pituitary gland and developing in the sellar and/or suprasellar region. It is characterized by its considerable potential for extension, its tendency to recur, and its adhesions to surrounding structures.Case report: We report the case of a 60-year-old female patient with secondary amenorrhea at the age of 38 years, neglect...

Introduction: Partial androgen insensitivity syndrome is a disorder of sexual development, distinct from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome. It is characterized by the presence of abnormal genital development in an individual with a 46, XY karyotype, with normally developed testes and a partial response to androgens at normal levels for age. It is an autosomal recessive X-linked disorder related to molecular abnormalities of the androgen receptor gene.<p class="abste...

Introduction: Teratomas are complex malformative tumors defined by the presence of tissues derived from the 3 embryonic layers. They can be mature or immature, depending on their degree of differentiation. They are most often found in the sacrococcygeal region and the gonads. Cervical location is exceptional (4%).Observation: We report the case of a 45-year-old patient who presented with a right cervical swelling that progressively increased in volume. T...