Diabetes insipidus is a condition characterized by inappropriately dilute urine in the setting of serum hyperosmolality. The two predominant subtypes include central (from lack of vasopressin production) and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (from renal resistance to circulating vasopressin). A common manifestation is the significant pursuant thirst from excessive polyuria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA woman in her 40s presented with a 3-month history of lower abdominal pain and intermenstrual bleeding. Ultrasound of the pelvis disclosed a 4 cm left adnexal mass. An MRI of the pelvis revealed a 2.
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December 2020
Objective: To describe a rare case of pheochromocytoma presenting with hypoglycemia.
Methods: We describe a rare case of pheochromocytoma presenting with a hypoglycemic seizure. Our article includes our differentials, work up, and management.
Case Rep Endocrinol
August 2020
Symptomatic hypercalcemia is a commonly encountered clinical scenario. Though it is important to collect detailed history to find clinical clues connecting to the etiology of hypercalcemia, the diagnostic workup of hypercalcemia depends heavily on laboratory analysis. Accurate measurement of the parathyroid hormone and vitamin D levels is essential.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) is a rare disorder due to defective sterol 27-hydroxylase causing a lack of chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) production and high plasma cholestanol levels.
Objectives: Our objective was to review the diagnosis and treatment results in 43 CTX cases.
Methods: We conducted a careful review of the diagnosis, laboratory values, treatment, and clinical course in 43 CTX cases.