Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Hypovitaminosis D is associated with poor dietary intake and inadequate sunshine exposure. It is common worldwide. However, recent studies has shown a high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in Moroccan population.Objective: We undertook this study to determine the specific prevalence of hypovitaminosis and its relationship to metabolic parameters in pre-menopausal women living in a sunny region.Methods: The group studied ...

Introduction: Silent corticotropic adenoma (SCA) is defined by the absence of clinical manifestations of Cushing’s disease despite the presence of ACTH and/or its precursors in tumor cells. It is a rare entity that represents 10% of pituitary tumors. It is known for its increasing expansion. Its clinical presentation is dominated by symptoms of tumor mass effect. We report the case of a silent corticotropic adenoma revealed by headache.Case report:...

Introduction: During nephrotic syndromes, thyroid function abnormalities may be observed. Hypothyroidism due to loss of thyroid hormones or their binding proteins can be seen but remains a rare complication of nephrotic syndrome. We report the case of 22 year old patient admitted for massive proteinura with nephrotic syndrome that was complicated with hypothyroidism.Case report: We report the case of 22 year old patient who presented with generalized ede...

IntroductionPituitary apoplexy is a rare condition which may cause death of the patient in severe cases and many times leads to hypopituitarism. It results from haemorrhagic infarction of a pre-existing pituitary adenoma or within a physiologically enlarged gland .Case reportOur patient is a 31-year-old female, with a history of macroprolactinoma for approximately 7 years . Who presented to our hospital with ...

IntroductionSecondary diabetes mellitus is seen in 10 to 70% of cases depending on the endocrinopathy involved; it can be indicative of the disease and often associated with other metabolic disorders. We report the case of a patient with inaugural diabetic ketosis revealing hyperthyroidism.Case reportIt’s a 42-year-old patient with a history of gestational diabetes not followed 5 years ago, with diabetic...

IntroductionGraves’ disease is found in 5% of patients with myasthenia gravis. It’s a described but rare association that addresses pathophysiological, diagnostic and management challenges. We report a case of Graves’ disease revealed by an orbitopathy in a patient with coexisting mysthania gravis.Case reportA 40-year-old woman with established myasthenia gravis presented to the emergency room ...

IntroductionThe emergence of the concept of the expert patient has changed the paternalistic doctor–patient relationship. The ’knowing’ patient is an active actor, his level of knowledge acquired during therapeutic education programs (ETP), allows him a certain autonomy in the management of his pathology. We focus through a case report of ketoacidosis on the useless intervention of an ’expert’ patient to prevent it.<p class="...

IntroductionIn Morocco, the Moorish bath is an important social ritual. All categories of society frequent it very regularly. The traditionnel bath can lead in the diabetic, by the means of acute decompensations, serious falls and burns, with heavy functional, social and psychological consequences. Through this observation, we report the risks associated with the Moorish bath, and we underline the value of educating diabetic patients and making them awar...

IntroductionAccessory thyroid is defined as the presence of thyroid tissue in locations other than the normal anterior neck region between the second and fourth tracheal cartilages. It is a congenital disease caused by the abnormal migration of thyroid tissue in the embryonic stage. Lingual thyroid is the most common form of ectopic thyroid, extra lingual thyroid tissue is commonly located in the anterior cervical area, along the path of the thyroglossal...

Introduction: Pheochromocytoma is a rare cause of hypertension in pregnancy. Its prevalence ranges from 0.2% to 0.002% of cases of hypertension in pregnancy. Early diagnosis and appropriate management can reduce mortality and morbidity. Were report a case of pheochromocytoma diagnosed during pregnancy.Observation: 34-year-old diabetic patient, 29 weeks pregnant. Admitted for hypertensive peaks up to 170 mmHg of systolic, initially mistaken for pre-eclamp...