Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Xanthomas are defined as aggregates of lipid-laden histiocytes. They are generally present in superficial soft tissues such as skin and subcutis but can occasionally involve deep soft tissues. Xanthomas are classically associated with hyperlipidemia, that can be primary or secondary to numerous disorders such as diabetes. This case highlights an atypical manifestation of T2D.Case report: A 61-year-old women was referred to our endocrinology...

Introduction: Classic congenital adrenal hyperplasias (CAH) are mostly diagnosed in the first months/years of life and require a lifetime follow-up.Case report: A 33-year-old Caucasian man was admitted twice in the previous year to the emergency department; the first episode due to an acute tonsillitis, the second episode due to a lower respiratory tract infection, both associated with hyponatremia (125 mmol/l). Common causes of hyponatremia were exclude...