Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The association of thyroid and colon cancer is rare, it can be observed in the context of Gardner’s syndrome and Cowden’s syndrome with a prevalence of 0.6%. We report a case of metachronous association of a differentiated thyroid cancer with a colon cancer.Observation: 45-year-old patient, followed for well-differentiated colonic adenocarcinoma without metastasis, having received eight courses of chemotherapy. One year later, the...

Background: Several studies have demonstrated the relationship between breast cancer and thyroid cancer by the presence of common genetic determinants. The aim of the study was to define the breast cancer prevalence among patients followed for thyroid carcinoma and to determine factors favoring this association.Matherials and methods: A Cross-sectional study was conducted in the Ibn Rochd University Hospital Endocrinology and Diabetology department of Ca...

Introduction: During Ramadan, Muslims change their eating and sleeping habits. All these changes can cause metabolic and hormonal variations. The main treatment for hypothyroidism is L-thyroxine. It is known that the absorption of L-thyroxine is optimal when taken on an empty stomach. Very few studies have been conducted to examine the best time to administer L-thyroxine during Ramadan.Objective of the study: To evaluate the impact of Ramadan fasting on ...

Introduction: Although the most common cause of thyrotoxicosis is Graves’ disease, identification of other causes is important to establish appropriate management. The diagnosis of factitious thyrotoxicosis often presents a difficult challengebut should not be overlooked. We report a case of a patient with treated thyroid carcinoma who presented with factitious hyperthyroidism.Observation: 50-year-old patient, followed for papillary thyroid microcar...

Introduction: Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a rare and silent endocrine tumor representing 5-10% of thyroid cancers. It is the most aggressive form of thyroid carcinoma, usually diagnosed at advanced stages.Purpose of study: Study the phenotypic and genotypic profiles as well as the anatomical-histological characteristics related to the recurrence of the disease.Matherials and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study inclu...

Introduction: Noninvasive follicular thyroid neoplasm with papillary-like nuclear features (NIFTP) is a newly defined entity accepted as a tumor precursor.Objective of the study: To describ the epidemiological, clinical characteristics, and the evolutionary profile.Methods: Retrospective study including 27 patients followed for noninvasive follicular thyroid neoplasm collected at the Endocrinology and Diabetology department of Ibn ...

Introduction: Obesity is the result of an imbalance in the energy balance. It is associated with many metabolic pathologies, in particular type 2 diabetes, which presents a medical and economic challenge throughout the world.Objective of the Study: The objective of our study was to determine the prevalence of obesity and the metabolic profile in a group of diabetic patients.Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive cross-section...

Introduction: Gestational diabetes is a state of glucose intolerance, regardless of its severity, discovered during pregnancy in a woman not known to have diabetes before pregnancy. It is associated with a risk of recurrence in subsequent pregnancies and progression to type 2 diabetes. The objective of this work was to evaluate the perception by parturients of the risk of recurrence and type 2 diabetes, to evaluate their knowledge of preventive measures and their adherence to ...

Introduction: Diabetic foot is a public health problem that affects the quality of life of diabetic patients. The severity of diabetic foot ulcer causes complications that are not only costly but can lead to amputation. The objective of this work is to study the factors related to the severity of diabetic foot ulcers.Material and Methods: It’s a retrospective study from January 2020 to May 2022 involving patients treated in the endocrinology departm...

Introduction: Diabetes promotes the development of arterial damage. Peripheral arterial disease is a classic localization of macroangiopathy, serious in its evolution; it constitutes a major risk factor for the occurrence of foot lesions in diabetics.Goal of the Study: The aim of our study is to analyze the vascular profile of diabetic patients hospitalized for diabetic foot.Patients and Methods: Descriptive retrospective study tak...