Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0029p1283 | Obesity | ICEECE2012

Study of insulin resistance in overweight and obese children by: M Hesham El Hefnawy and Ibrahim Emara

Hefnawy M. El

Obesity is a major risk factor for chronic non communicable diseases and plays a central role in the insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome, which includes hyperinsulinemia, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and an increased risk of adult onset obesity and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (1). Insulin resistance is a state in which a given concentration of insulin produces a less than expected biological effect. The metabolic syndrome is a cluster...

ea0021p188 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | SFEBES2009

Ovarian Leydig cell tumour in a peri-menopausal woman with severe hyperandrogenism and virilisation

Ullah Arif , Abouglila Kamal , Ibrahim Ibrahim

We present the case of a 50-year-old woman who presented with 12 months of amenorrhea associated with signs of virilisation. Investigations revealed markedly raised serum concentrations of testosterone (9 nmol/l), whereas sex hormone binding globulin, random cortisol, androstenedione, 17-hydroxyprogesterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate concentrations were all within the normal range. Computed tomography scan of the pelvis and abdomen showed a slightly bulky right ovary,...

ea0077p225 | Neuroendocrinology and Pituitary | SFEBES2021

Utility of prolactin measurement in inferior petrosal sinus samples when investigating ACTH dependent cushing’s

Hashim Ibrahim , Mickey Bruce

Introduction: The use of Inferior Petrosal Sinus Sampling (IPSS) to differentiate between central and ectopic ACTH dependent CushingÂ’s, although requires expertise, is widely available. The value of adding prolactin measurement to that of ACTH to improve IPSS diagnostic accuracy remains controversial. We evaluated the impact of adding prolactin measurement to IPSS procedures at a large academic center.Methods: Leftover samples from patients who were...

ea0086p230 | Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes | SFEBES2022

Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Biomarkers of Diabetes and Dyslipidaemia

Hashim Ibrahim , Neeley Jared

Introduction: Impact of COVID -19 lockdown on care of patients with chronic disorders such as dyslipidaemia and diabetes still being realized. We examined if care was impacted by assessing biomarkers for diabetes and dyslipidaemia management as well as for vitamin D status, often monitored in general practice.Methods: Retrospective laboratory data for total cholesterol, glycated haemoglobin (A1c) and for vitamin D levels were obtained for late (October t...

ea0044p70 | Clinical biochemistry | SFEBES2016

Red blood cell folate vs serum folate: Which one to measure?

Trull Yun , Hashim Ibrahim A.

This study aimed to establish the optimal cut-off decision point for Folate and B12 levels. Retrospective review of serum, RBC folate as well as B12 test results performed at our hospital for the period April 2012 up to May 2016 were analysed for concordance.With data analysis of around serum folate and B12 20,000 results, the new cut-offs for low values are tentatively set to be 5.5 ng/ml and 178 pg/ml. The percentages of deficiencies in our patient pop...

ea0011p113 | Clinical case reports | ECE2006

Mineral-rich baths – an unusual source of exposure to excess iodine

Hopkins KD , Ibrahim S

Mineral-rich baths and other spa treatments are popular and are promoted as providing a sense of well-being and detoxification. However, exposure to minerals that are easily absorbed through the skin may have unwanted adverse effects in certain groups of patients. In 2001, a 50-year-old woman was diagnosed with thyrotoxic GravesÂ’ disease. Her thyroid peroxidase antibodies were >1000 IU/ml. She was treated with block and replace therapy for 1 year. She remained euthyro...

ea0006p73 | Thyroid | SFE2003

Management of thyroid nodule Audit

Ibrahim I , Perros P

Thyroid nodule is a potential thyroid cancer and hence prompt assessment of all cases is mandatory. Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is a simple and reliable test in the management of thyroid nodule.This is a prospective audit of all new patients with thyroid nodules referred to our endocrine unit in the period between November 2000 to March 2002. 64 patients were identified, 57(89%) of which were females. The mean average age was 49. Thyroid function test w...

ea0056ep38 | Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | ECE2018

Hyperglycemia and thyroid disorders in chronic hepatitis C virus infected patients in Fayoum, Egypt

Mashahit Mohamed , Ibrahim Tarek

Background: Hepatitis C virus is common in Egypt and its prevalence varies from 10 to 17%. Beside its harmful effect on the liver, it can lead to variable other effects on various organs and tissues known as the extrahepatic manifestations of HCV. hepatitis C virus induced thyroid diseases in the form of thyroiditis resulting in hypofunction or even hyperfunction of the gland. thyroid disease was found to be of immune nature. Also diabetes which is often termed hepatogenous di...

ea0094p113 | Reproductive Endocrinology | SFEBES2023

Cord blood prolactin in the assessment of neonatal oxygenation at partition

Hashim Ibrahim , Abraham Elizabeth

Introduction: Cord blood gases are measured following partition and are used as surrogate markers in the assessment of fetal oxygenation status at delivery and in identification of risk for neonatal encephalopathy. Low maternal prolactin levels were associated increased risk of respiratory distress syndrome. This study measured cord blood prolactin levels and correlated values with blood gases to examine possible value in assessment of fetal stress during deli...

ea0029p1698 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ICEECE2012

Evaluation of subclinical thyroiditis among Egyptian type 1 diabetic patients by Hesham El-Hefnawy, Atef Bassyouni*, Mohamed Abdel-Kareem**, Nibal Abdel-Rahman***, Mary Aziz****And Ibrahim Emara****

El Hefnawy M.

Autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) is a group of inflammatory thyroid disorders with either hyperthyroid, euthyroid or hypothyroid state. The aim of this study is to detect the subclinical thyroiditis among the Egyptians type 1 diabetic patients and to study the relation of the thyroid antibodies to different metabolic control indices of diabetes. The study group consisted of 50 type 1 diabetic patients aged from 8 to 18 years. They were selected from the out-patient daily clinics o...