[Slipped capital femoral epiphysis associated with hyperparathyroidism. A case report].

Slippage of the upper femoral epiphysis can occur in association with multiple endocrine imbalances. A case of slipped femoral epiphysis with primary hyperparathyroidism is reported. The patient was an adolescent, 16 Years of age, who presented bilateral slipped epiphysis.

[Obstructive acute renal failure revealing visceral leishmaniasis in a diabetic patient].

We report a case of a 22 years old type 1 diabetic man with a history of weight loss, weakness, anorexia, fever and recurrent urinary tract infection since February 2001. In April 2001, he presented anuria due to obstructive acute renal failure. Hepatosplenomegaly and lymphadenopathy were absent at physical examination.