Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Takotsubo disease is a non-ischemic, reversible form of cardiomyopathy, triggered by intense emotional or physical stress. Characterized by normal coronaries and a particular ventricular contraction, it is also known as ‘apical ballooning syndrome’. Thyrotoxicosis, especially Graves’ disease, has been associated with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.Case report: We report the coexistence of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in a 37 year old f...

Introduction: Legg calvé perthes (LCP) is a disease characterized by idiopathic avascular necrosis of the proximal femoral epiphysis caused by decreased blood flow. More frequently in boys between 2 and 12 years of age. LCPD is of unknown etiology.We present two male patients of LCP associated with pituitary disorders.Case presentation: Case 1: g.i.c., 8 years 8 month, was first addressed to the endocrinology department for in...

Introduction: Although, the relationship between pathological process of the parathyroid and thyroid is common, concurrence of primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) and papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is extremely rare, probably because, unlike with medullary thyroid cancer, they have not a common embryologic origin. We present a case with this uncommon association.Case report: A 67-year-old woman with multinodular goitre was addressed in endocrinology fo...

Introduction: Breast neuroendocrine carcinoma is a rare aggressive neuroendocrine tumour (NET) and the research on this subject is poor. Only seven studies were cited in the literature. Incidence in the population has not been reported, but the prevalence is under 0.1% of all breast carcinomas.Case report: AV, 72, is hospitalised for bone pain and significant weight loss (15 kg in 2 months). Patient’s previous history are: diabetes, hypertension, no...

Introduction: Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CDLS) a relatively uncommon genetic disorder diagnosed mainly by clinical features: distinctive facial features, developmental delay, hirsutism, mental retardation and structural abnormalities. Most cases are due to spontaneous mutations (NIPBL on chromosome 5, SMC1A on X chromosome, and SMC3 on chromosome 10). Short stature in CDLS is due to GH deficiency and resistance.Case report: We present a 9-year-old girl,...