Endocrine Abstracts

IntroductionThe prevalence of cardiovascular disease in the elderly is very important. The prevention of cardiovascular risk is essential in order to avoid the morbidity and mortality associated with these diseases. The objective of this study was therefore to assess the frequency of prescription of statins in elderly with diabetes and to analyze the benefit risk ratio of this prescription.Patients and methods<p class="abstext"...

IntroductionHadju Cheney syndrome (HCS) is a rare progressive and debilitating genetic disorder that is characterized by a high degree of phenotypical pleiotropy. We report the first clinical case of a 44-year-old patient with HCS, diabetes and adrenal insufficiency (AI).ObservationA 44-year-old patient with a history of myocardial infarction at the age of 33 and diabetes for 2 years on oral antidiabetic drug...

IntroductionPatients who are critically ill can have alterations of thyroid function tests, known as non-thyroidal illness syndrome (NTIS). Moroever thyrotoxicosis can result from SARS-CoV-2 directly infecting the thyroid gland, as described in other viral infections. We report a case of hyperthyroidism diagnosed in a patient hospitalized for COVID-19 severe hypoxemic pneumonia.ObservationA 78-year-old patien...

Introduction: Kallmann-de Morsier Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the combination of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and anosmia or hyposmia. It is more prevalent in males compared to females. In this case report, we present the case of an adolescent with Kallmann-de Morsier Syndrome.Case Presentation: An 18-year-old patient was referred to our endocrinology clinic by gynecologists for the investigation of pubertal delay. The patient&#...

Background: Hypophysitis is a heterogeneous condition that leads to inflammation of the sella and/or suprasellar region, potentially resulting in hormonal deficiencies and/or mass effects. The overall incidence and prevalence of hypophysitis has dramatically increased over the past decade, mainly due to increased awareness of the condition in the medical community. The clinical presentation varies from an asymptomatic condition to a fatal disease often as a result of electroly...

Background: Macro-TSH, a rare condition, should be considered in asymptomatic patients presenting with a biological profile of subclinical hypothyroidism, thus avoiding unnecessary treatment. We report the case of a patient with macro-TSH.Case Presentation: A 41-year-old man was transferred from the Cardiology Department for further exploration of elevated TSH. He has been hospitalized for acute decompensation of heart failure. A thyroid workup revealed ...

Introduction: Diabetes stigma (DS) refers to the experience of negative feelings such as exclusion, blame, rejection, or judgment due to having a chronic disease. The objective of this work was to measure the DS and its clinical determinants in type 2 diabetic patients.Patients and methods: Cross-sectional study conducted on 84 type 2 diabetic patients who consulted on an outpatient basis between September and December 2021. DS was assessed using the ara...

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus and depression are two major public health problems which can coexist and influence each other. Identification of the predictive and associated factors with depression among diabetics can facilitate the task of clinicians.Objective: Evaluate the socio-demographic and clinical factors associated with depression among patients having diabetes mellitus (DM).Materials and methods: A cross sectional study...

Introduction: Osteoporosis and diabetes are two chronic diseases with increasing prevalences, particularly among elderly. Their coexistence results in socio-economic burdens. Clinical and paraclinical assessment for fracture risk among diabetic eldery patients are necessary to implement in clinical practice. Appropriate tools shoud to be determined and tested.Objective: To assess comorbidities and fracture risk in elderly patients having type 2 diabetes ...

Introduction: Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS) is a rare congenital pituitary defect with an estimated incidence of 0.5 per 100,00 births. This syndrome has heterogeneous clinical presentations with varying degrees of pituitary hormones deficiencies. PSIS is commonly diagnosed during neonatal period and infancy. However, when symptoms are not evident or overlooked, the diagnosis could be delayed exposing the patient to acute, such as acute adrenal insufficiency, an...