Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Epidemiological studies have reported that being overweight and being obese are associated with increased incidences of numerous cancers, including thyroid cancer. In addition to cancer risk, obesity has also been demonstrated to be associated with more aggressive pathological characteristics of the tumor and worse prognosis in patients with several cancers.Purpose of study: Demonstrate the relationships between BMI and the clinico-patholog...

Introduction: The association of thyroid and colon cancer is rare, it can be observed in the context of Gardner’s syndrome and Cowden’s syndrome with a prevalence of 0.6%. We report a case of metachronous association of a differentiated thyroid cancer with a colon cancer.Observation: 45-year-old patient, followed for well-differentiated colonic adenocarcinoma without metastasis, having received eight courses of chemotherapy. One year later, the...

Background: Several studies have demonstrated the relationship between breast cancer and thyroid cancer by the presence of common genetic determinants. The aim of the study was to define the breast cancer prevalence among patients followed for thyroid carcinoma and to determine factors favoring this association.Matherials and methods: A Cross-sectional study was conducted in the Ibn Rochd University Hospital Endocrinology and Diabetology department of Ca...

Introduction: During Ramadan, Muslims change their eating and sleeping habits. All these changes can cause metabolic and hormonal variations. The main treatment for hypothyroidism is L-thyroxine. It is known that the absorption of L-thyroxine is optimal when taken on an empty stomach. Very few studies have been conducted to examine the best time to administer L-thyroxine during Ramadan.Objective of the study: To evaluate the impact of Ramadan fasting on ...

Introduction: Although the most common cause of thyrotoxicosis is Graves’ disease, identification of other causes is important to establish appropriate management. The diagnosis of factitious thyrotoxicosis often presents a difficult challengebut should not be overlooked. We report a case of a patient with treated thyroid carcinoma who presented with factitious hyperthyroidism.Observation: 50-year-old patient, followed for papillary thyroid microcar...

Introduction: Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a rare and silent endocrine tumor representing 5-10% of thyroid cancers. It is the most aggressive form of thyroid carcinoma, usually diagnosed at advanced stages.Purpose of study: Study the phenotypic and genotypic profiles as well as the anatomical-histological characteristics related to the recurrence of the disease.Matherials and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study inclu...

Introduction: Noninvasive follicular thyroid neoplasm with papillary-like nuclear features (NIFTP) is a newly defined entity accepted as a tumor precursor.Objective of the study: To describ the epidemiological, clinical characteristics, and the evolutionary profile.Methods: Retrospective study including 27 patients followed for noninvasive follicular thyroid neoplasm collected at the Endocrinology and Diabetology department of Ibn ...

Introduction: Peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes. Its prevalence is very different according to the studies ranging from 8 to almost 60%. The symptomatology can be very polymorphic. Its painful form, painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN), is the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy.Objective of the study: Our objective was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with PDN.Material ...

Introduction: Insulin, an essential treatment for type 1 diabetes, must be implemented as soon as diabetes is discovered. It helps to ensure glycemic control. Poor therapeutic compliance may be responsible for the development and progression of complications related to glycemic disorders.Objective of the study: Assess insulin adherence in type 1 diabetes and study the consequences on glycemic control.Materials and methods: This is ...

Introduction: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious metabolic complication of diabetes with an annual incidence between 4.6 and 8 episodes per 1000 diabetic patients, it is responsible for a considerable socio-economic impact, however its mortality remains low.Objectives: The objective of the study is to clarify the epidemiological and clinico-biological profile of type 1 diabetic patients hospitalized and followed for diabetic ketoacidosis.<p cla...