Endocrine Abstracts

The evaluation and treatment of pheochromocytoma and primary aldosteronism have evolved dramatically since these two forms of endocrine hypertension were first detected and treated in 1926 and 1954, respectively. We will review the challenges that surrounded the management of the prismatic cases of these two disorders and the advances that have occurred since the initial descriptions.For example, the biochemical testing for pheochromocytomas has progress...

W F Young Jr, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA AbstractProf. William Young is Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Vice-Chair of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Nutrition. He received his MD degree from Michigan State University. Prof. Young trained in endocrinology and metabolism at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. He has been a member of the staff at Mayo ...