Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Adrenal insufficiency (AI) can pose a life-threatening risk in case of acute decompensation. The absence of specific signs of acute adrenal insufficiency (AAI) and lack of awareness about this medical emergency may lead to diagnostic and therapeutic delays, jeopardizing the patient’s prognosis. Hence, the importance of well-conducted therapeutic education for adrenal-insufficient patients. The objective of this study is to assess the level of knowledge among...

Introduction: Endocrine hypertension is the most common cause of secondary hypertension affecting nearly 3% of the population. Adrenal etiologies play a significant role in these cases. An adrenal incidentaloma is an asymptomatic adrenal tumor, at least one cm in diameter, discovered incidentally during a medical imaging examination. It requires an investigation into its secretory or malignant nature leading to the development of arterial hypertension.Ma...

Introduction: Adrenal incidentaloma refers to an adrenal mass discovered incidentally during imaging for another indication, most commonly through a CT scan. The discovery of an adrenal incidentaloma has become frequent with the use of imaging studies. CT scans play a crucial role in characterizing adrenal incidentalomas, allowing for better management. The aim of the study is to determine the contribution of CT scans in exploring adrenal incidentalomas in patients followed in...

Introduction: Regular physical activity, the right diet and medication can help diabetics achieve optimal glycemic and mental balance.The objective of the study is to assess the prevalence of regular physical activity (APR: ≥30 min/day, 3 times/week) and its effect on glycemic control.Patients and methods: Our work is a retrospective study, including 449 patients with diabetic pregnancies followed at the Endocrinology-Diabetology d...

Introduction: Diabetic pregnancy is a high-risk pregnancy, hence the importance of perfect glycemic control. The objective of this study is to assess glycemic control in pregnant women as well as the factors involved.Patients and methods: Retrospective study, including 449 patients with diabetic pregnancies followed at the Endocrinology-Diabetology department between January 2016 and January 2022. To do this work, we used SPSS software. <p class="abs...

Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism, common in the general population with a prevalence of 1 to 6 per 1000, is caused by an overproduction of parathyroid hormone, often due to a benign adenoma of the parathyroid glands.Objectives: The study aims to analyze the correlation between the clinical manifestations of hyperparathyroidism and abnormalities detected through ultrasound, scintigraphy, and computed tomography (CT).Methods...

Introduction: Mental disorders are frequent in diabetic patients and this makes care difficult.Objective: Evaluate the repercussions of psychiatric pathologies on glycemic balance and complications of diabetes and show the need to detect them systematically and treat them in these subjects.Patients and methods: Analytical retrospective study from 2016 to 2023 on 68 diabetic patients also with mental disorders hospitalized in the En...

Introduction: Verneuil’s disease, also known as Hidradenitis suppurativa, is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis characterized by recurrent episodes. It’s manifested by painful deep inflammatory nodules, comedones, and scarring in areas rich in apocrine glands. Its prevalence is estimated at 1% of the population. It is influenced by factors such as obesity, smoking, and genetics. We report the case of a patient admitted for diabetes in whom Hidradenitis suppurativa was...

Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is primarily diagnosed through biological analyses. Modern imaging, particularly ultrasound and scintigraphy, plays a crucial role in localizing parathyroid adenomas.Methods: A retrospective analysis of 132 patients with PHPT from the endocrinology-diabetology department at Ibn Rochd Hospital Casablanca, including cervical ultrasounds and parathyroid scintigraphy. Computed tomography (CT) and MRI are used ...

Introduction: The prevalence of pre-existing diabetes in pregnant women has increased over the last decade. Studies conducted on women with pre-existing diabetes type 1 (DT1) and type 2 (DT2) show higher rates of complications compared to those observed in the general population.Objective: Comparing the two types of diabetes during pregnancy to identify whether they should be managed similarly or if a different approach is necessary.<p class="abstext...