Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Physical activity helps improve physical performance and glycemic balance in type 1 diabetics. Furthermore, these patients encounter obstacles to accessing a normal sporting life and therefore its benefits.Objectives of the study: To evaluate the practice of physical activity (PA) among T1D people, their knowledge in terms of therapeutic adaptation and the obstacles facing its practice.Material and methods: Descriptiv...

Introduction: Fournier’s gangrene is a rapidly progressive necrotizing fasciitis affecting the perineum and external genital organs, requiring prompt, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary therapeutic intervention due to its severity. Diabetic patients are particularly at risk of developing Fournier’s gangrene due to their vulnerability to infections and healing complications.Objective: To present the clinical, therapeutic, and evolutionary aspe...

Introduction: Obesity poses a major challenge to public health, not only due to its cardiovascular and metabolic complications but also because of its impact on the musculoskeletal system. The aim of this study is to analyze the frequency of various osteoarticular complications in obese individuals.Patients and Methods: This is a retrospective study conducted on 502 obese patients aged 13 to 80 years, hospitalized in the endocrinology department of CHU I...

Introduction: Adult factitious hypoglycemia is due to self-administration of insulin or insulin secretagogue, and is the most common cause of Münchhausen syndrome. The objective is to study the epidemiological profile of patients hospitalized for artificial hypoglycemia for better management.Patients and methods: Retrospective study carried out at the Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Department, Ibn Rochd University Hospital - Casablanca, on pat...

Introduction: Sheehan syndrome (SS) is a potentially serious complication of the postpartum period, corresponding to ischemic necrosis of the anterior pituitary gland in connection with delivery hemorrhage, and remains a topical issue despite improvements in gyneco-obstetrical management. The objective of our study is to investigate the epidemiological, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of sheehan’s syndrome for better management.P...

Introduction: Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS) is a rare disease. It is defined by congenital anomalies of the pituitary leading to isolated or combined anterior pituitary deficiency. Its pathophysiology is unknown. Radiologically, it is characterized by an MRI showing the association of a thin or absent pituitary stalk, ectopic and/or absent posterior pituitary, and hypoplastic anterior pituitary. Symptoms of PSIS during the neonatal and early childhood period are...

Introduction: Celiac disease and growth hormone deficiency can sometimes coexist, presenting a unique clinical challenge. Celiac disease, an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten consumption in genetically predisposed individuals, can lead to malabsorption and various complications. Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) refers to inadequate production of growth hormone, affecting normal growth and development.Objective: To explore the association between ce...

Introduction: Non-invasive follicular neoplasm with nuclear features of papillary carcinoma ‘NIFTP’, formerly encapsulated non-invasive follicular variant of papillary carcinoma, has been removed from the carcinoma category due to its indolent nature and good prognosis. This change impacts clinical and therapeutic care.Objective of the work: To identify preoperative ultrasound and cytological differences between NIFTP and papillary carcinoma (P...

Endocrinology, Diabetology, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases DepartmentIbn Rochd University Hospital of Casablanca, MoroccoNeurosciences and Mental Health Laboratory Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy-University Hassan II- Casablanca-MoroccoIntroduction: Insular carcinoma of the thyroid is an extremely rare tumor, accounting for 4% of cases, with a poor prognosis and malignancy intermediate between differentiat...

Introduction: Hyperthyroidism is characterized by an overproduction of thyroid hormones. Synthetic antithyroid drugs are essential to reduce these hormones before definitive treatment, but they can lead to side effects. This study aims to assess the frequency of these effects and their management.Patients and Methods: A retrospective descriptive study over 5 years (2018-2023) involving 79 patients treated for hyperthyroidism who experienced side effects ...