Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Thyroid ectopia is a rare condition resulting from an anomaly in the development or migration of the gland. We present two cases of thyroid ectopia.Case Reports: Case 1: A 44-year-old woman underwent orbital CT scan due to chronic right eye tearing, revealing a lesion at the base of the tongue. Thyroid palpation was negative, and oropharynx examination was unremarkable. Tongue MRI showed a 43 × 37 mm lesion at the base with heterogeneo...

Introduction: Thyroid cancers in males are rare forms characterized by their aggressiveness and frequent association with locoregional or distant metastases. Objective To describe the clinical and biological characteristics of papillary thyroid carcinomas in male subjects.Materials and Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study involving all male patients followed for papillary thyroid carcinoma at the endocrinology department of Ibn Rochd...

Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is one of the leading causes of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations worldwide. Conventional treatment is expensive and often requires a long hospital stay, placing a heavy burden on any healthcare system. Using autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP), which is rich in various growth factors, can approximate the natural healing process.Objective: Evaluate the place of PRP injections and its interest in the manag...

Introduction: The COVID 19 pandemic is causing a considerable degree of fear and concern among the general population. In diabetic pregnant women, this risk is even higher given the physiological and psychological changes that occur during pregnancy.Goal of the study: To evaluate the prevalence and risk factors for the onset of anxiety-depressive disorders in pregnant women with diabetes during the COVID 19 pandemic in comparison with those followed outs...

Introduction: Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the pillars of Islam. The diabetic subject, whether he practices it or not, if not prepared expose him to acute complications. The objective of our study was to determine the frequency of occurrence of acute complications during the month of Ramadan.Objectives: To establish the epidemiological profile of diabetics seen in the emergency room during the month of Ramadan. Determine the frequency of occ...

Introduction: Breastfeeding has benefits for infant health, but also for maternal health, lactation has a positive impact on glucose homeostasis and weight loss. This can be explained by the needs of milk production. The mammary gland needs glucose to make lactose. The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of breastfeeding on glycemic control and weight lossMaterials and Methods: Prospective study conducted in the department of endocrinology ...

Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism is one of the most common endocrinopathies with an estimated prevalence in the general population of 1 to 6/1000.Objective: To describe the epidemiological, clinical and biological characteristics of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism.Patients and methods: Retrospective descriptive study, including patients hospitalized in the Endocrinology Department of the Ibn Rochd University Hosp...

Introduction: Liraglutide has shown several benefits in diabetic patients, both in terms of glycemic profile and metabolic control. The objective of our work is to show the effects of liraglutide on the metabolic profile of obese T2D patients.Materials and methods: This is a prospective study involving 31 obese T2D patients followed at the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases CHU IBN ROCHD from January 2018 to December 2022. The data analys...

Introduction: Acromegaly is an unusual disease in adolescence. Its diagnosis and management are a challenge in this population. Here we report 2 rare cases of acromegaly in this age group.Patients and Observations: Observation 1: This is a 17 year old patient admitted for acromegaly on pituitary microadenoma measuring 4*3mm who presents a symptomatology made of an accentuation of the growth rate, thin and long limbs, elongated hands and ...

Introduction: Prolactin adenomas are the most common pituitary adenomas. Although the pituitary increases in size and the prolactinoma increase gradually during normal pregnancy; prolactinomas do not contraindicate pregnancy but require strict monitoring.Goals: To study the impact of pregnancy on the development of prolactin pituitary adenomas.Materials and methods: Retrospective descriptive cohort study conducted in the endocrinol...