Endocrine Abstracts

IntroductionBasedow disease is the most common etiology of hyperthyroidism; the cardiac manifestations seen in hyperthyroidism often affect people over 60 years of age, manifested mainly by sinus tachycardia, atrial rhythm disturbances or increased cardiac output. Pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary embolism are atypical manifestations.Observation39-year-old patient, followed for basedow disease for...

IntroductionDifferentiated thyroid cancers DTC are metastatic in 10% of cases. The most frequent sites are the lungs, the bones, the brain and the liver. The presence of a metastasis reduces the life expectancy of patients by 60%. The objective of this work is to describe the characteristics of metastatic DTC in our service.MethodologyDescriptive retrospective study of 740 patient files monitored at the endoc...

IntroductionPapillary carcinoma is the most frequent histological form of malignant thyroid tumors, increasingly diagnosed at the microcarcinoma stage. Papillary microcarcinomas, often localized, are classified as very low risk.Objective of the studyTo describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics, the evolutionary profile as well as to determine the predictive factors of recurrence of papillary m...

IntroductionAcromegaly is an acquired endocrine pathology associated with the overproduction secondary to hypersecretion of growth hormone, by a somatotropic pituitary adenoma in more than 90% of cases, the symptoms of which may concern various organs (eye, heart, colon, etc.). skin….). Occasionally, it can present itself in association with skin changes which in some cases are very rare. We report the observation of a patient followed for acromega...

Introduction: Endocrinopathies, characterized by dysfunctions in the endocrine system and its hormonal glands, emerge as a significant cause of secondary diabetes. These conditions induce complex disturbances in glucose metabolism, leading to insulin resistance or alterations in insulin production, pivotal factors in the development of secondary diabetes. This study aims to describe the etiological profiles of secondary diabetes and evaluate its evolution after treating the un...

Introduction: Hypocalcemia is one of the most common electrolyte disorders. It is defined by a total calcium level <2.12 mmol/l (85 mg/l). Acute hypocalcemia is considered as a medical emergency.Objectives: To describe the epidemiological, clinical, and etiological profile of patients undergoing treatment for acute hypocalcemia, as well as the management.Patients Et Methods: This is a retrospective study including 60 patients h...

Introduction: Hypoparathyroidism refers to a set of clinical and biological manifestations that occur when parathormone secretion is insufficient. Individuals enduring persistent hypoparathyroidism encounter various symptoms and face enduring complications that may jeopardize their overall well-being."Objectives: The objective of our study is to assess the quality of life (QOL) of patients followed for hypoparathyroidism receiving conventional treatm...

Introduction: Hypoglycemia is a common complication of diabetes in cases of perfect glycemic balance, leading to a deterioration in the quality of life for diabetic patients. Early perception of hypoglycemia symptoms can improve the health status of diabetic adolescents.Objective: The aim of our study is to evaluate the self-perception of hypoglycemia symptoms in adolescents with type 1 diabetes.Materials and Methods: A prospective...

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes constitutes a major public health problem. In 2017, the International Diabetes Federation estimated that 425 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, and by 2045, this number is projected to rise to 629 million. Objectives: The aim of our study is to assess the impact of patient’s socio-economic status (SES) on their glycemic control.Patients Et Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional...

Introduction: A mental disorder is characterized by a significant clinical impairment in an individual’s cognitive state, emotional regulation, or behavior. It typically accompanies a sense of distress or functional impairments in crucial areas of life. The coexistence of diabetes and mental illness is not uncommon. However, due to the necessity of a collaborative approach between healthcare providers and patients to optimize treatment and considering the chronic nature o...