Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The metabolic syndrome (MS) is a real public health problem on a global scale. People with MS are at increased risk not only for cardiovascular diseases but also for neoplasia. The aim of our study is to determine the prevalence of MS in patients with digestive neoplasia and to study the impact of MS on the epidemiological, clinical profile and prognosis of digestive neoplasms.Material and methods: This is a retrospective study including pa...

Introduction: Autoimmune disorders are known to be more frequent in women and often associated each others, but it is rare to see multiple autoimmune diseases in a single patient. Multiple autoimmune syndrome (MAS) is defined as the combination of at least three autoimmune diseases in the same patient. The pathogenesis of MAS is not known. Genetic, infectious, immunologic and psychological factors have all been implicated in its development.Observations:...

IntroductionGrave’s disease is an autoimmune thyroid disorder. It is the most frequent cause of hyperthyroidism with variable manifestations. When not recognized in time and not adequately treated, Graves’ disease poses serious risks and can have severe complications.ObservationA 63-year-old female was admitted to the endocrinology department for severe thyrotoxicosis. She was diagnosed in 2011 with...