Endocrine Abstracts

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...

Introduction: Hypoglycemia is the most frequent iatrogenic acute complication in type 1 diabetics, it is a potentially serious complication, which can lead to coma. Many advances in new generation insulins, self-monitoring methods and therapeutic education have reduced the incidence of this complication. Nevertheless, hypoglycemia still generates great fear and anxiety in parents of young type 1 diabetic patients, which can be accompanied by several therapeutic errors.<p c...

Introduction: Adolescence represents the passage from childhood to adulthood, this transition is characterized by physical and psychological transformations as well as many social challenges. The presence of chronic disease such as diabetes makes this a major challenge.Purpose: Describe the impact of diabetes on the school career of adolescents during the transition period.Methods: Descriptive study involving 79 young people aged 1...

Introduction: The discovery of a chronic pathology in a child upsets the pre-existing family balance and generates emotional reactions in the family. With the incidence of type 1 diabetes doubling over the past 30 years, many families find themselves faced with this emblematic situation.Objectives: To describe the parental experience of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in adolescents.Materials and Methods: Retrospective descrip...

Introduction: Dysthyroid orbitopathy is an autoimmune disorder that occurs in the context of dysthyroidism. corticosteroid therapy is the main therapeutic option recommended by EUGOGO for the management of moderate and severe active forms.Goal of the Study: Describe the clinical, para-clinical and evolutionary characteristics of dysthyroid orbitopathy treated by bolus corticosteroid therapyMaterials and Methods: This is a descripti...