research MON-913 Testosterone Secreting Ovarian Tumor: A Rare Cause of Erythrocytosis and Pulmonary Embolus
A rare ovarian tumor that produced testosterone caused a blood clot in the lungs and increased red blood cells in a woman.
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30-60 / 1000+ results research Ovarian Hyperthecosis Presenting as Polycythemia
Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause polycythemia, and surgery can normalize symptoms.
research SAT-358 Hypercalcemia-Induced Altered Mental Status as the Primary Manifestation of Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma
An 87-year-old man showed unusual signs of Hodgkin lymphoma, primarily high calcium levels, which improved after treatment and revealed the disease.
research Localized Primary Cutaneous Nodular Amyloidosis in a Patient With Paraproteinemia
An elderly man with skin amyloidosis and abnormal blood proteins was monitored without finding widespread disease after 18 months.
research 3 alpha, 17 beta-androstanediol glucuronide in plasma. A marker of androgen action in idiopathic hirsutism.
High levels of 3 alpha-diol glucuronide in the blood are a marker of increased androgen action in women with excessive hair growth of unknown cause.
research Severe hypoalbuminemia in patient with pulmonary edema and pleural effusion: a case report
Hypoalbuminemia can cause pleural effusion and needs careful treatment.
research Erythrocyte deformability and hereditary elliptocytosis
Hereditary elliptocytosis causes elongated red blood cells and can lead to mild or no symptoms.
research Macrocytosis and pseudoalbinism: Manifestations of selenium deficiency
Selenium deficiency can cause skin and hair color loss, muscle weakness, and blood cell changes, but these improve with selenium supplements.
research Localised Skin Hyperpigmentation as a Presenting Symptom of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Complicating Chronic Atrophic Gastritis
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and other symptoms, which improve with B12 supplements.
research 130 Dermal IgA deposition targeted against Transglutaminase 3 in Dermatitis herpetiformis risk groups
Dermal IgA deposition without symptoms is rare in Dermatitis herpetiformis risk groups.
research Evaluation of Hyperandrogenemia in Women with Prolactinoma
Treating prolactinoma doesn't significantly affect hirsutism or cause high androgen levels.
research A functional study of a case of glucagonoma exhibiting typical glucagonoma syndrome
A pancreatic tumor caused high glucagon levels and symptoms, but treatment reduced glucagon and shrank liver tumors.
research S3507 GI Bleed Leading to Discovery of Hereditary Hemochromatosis
Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemochromatosis can prevent serious complications.
research PLASMA TESTOSTERONE GLUCOSIDURONATE: A RELIABLE INDICATOR OF FEMALE HYPERANDROGENISM (IDIOPATHIC HIRSUTISM AND ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA)
Measuring plasma testosterone glucosiduronate is a reliable way to detect high male hormone levels in women.
research P378: Expanding the phenotype of hyper-IgE syndrome: Heterozygous VUS in IL6ST with elevated serum IgE and isolated abscesses
A new IL6ST gene variant may cause a unique form of hyper-IgE syndrome with skin abscesses and high IgE levels.
research Immune-mediated Coombs negative intravascular haemolysis in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
A woman with lupus had blood cell destruction, treated successfully with medication.
research Drug-induced postinfantile giant cell hepatitis
Certain liver diseases respond well to specific treatments and have varying risks for liver cancer.
research Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics of Individuals Aged ≤17 Years With Homeostatic Iron Regulator (HFE) p.C282Y Homozygosity, a Common Hemochromatosis Genotype
Most children with a common hemochromatosis genotype had elevated iron levels but no severe symptoms.
research Severe hypersensitivity reaction to gold. Positive lymphocyte transformation test.
The patient had a severe allergic reaction to gold treatment.
research Reversible Hyperpigmentation: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause reversible skin darkening.
research Serum Granulysin Levels in Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata: A Potential Biomarker for Disease Activity and Dermoscopic Evaluation
Elevated granulysin levels may indicate disease activity in vitiligo and alopecia areata.
research Sex hormone binding globulin - an important biomarker for predicting PCOS risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.
research Novel Mutation in the Hemojuvelin Gene (HJV) in a Patient with Juvenile Hemochromatosis Presenting with Insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary Hypothyroidism and Hypogonadism
A new mutation in the HJV gene was found in a young woman with juvenile hemochromatosis, causing unusual symptoms like secondary hypothyroidism.
research Skin fragility, diffuse ecchymosis and blisters on a yellowish waxy base
A woman's skin symptoms led to a diagnosis of systemic AL amyloidosis, but she died from sepsis shortly after.
research Sex Steroids, Precursors, and Metabolite Deficiencies in Men With Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism and Panhypopituitarism: A GCMS-Based Comparative Study
Men with isolated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism have partial steroid deficiencies, while those with panhypopituitarism have severe deficiencies.
research MON-024 Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified; A Rare Case of Hyperandrogenism
A rare ovarian tumor caused high male hormone levels, but surgery fixed it.
research Persistent Hypoglycemia and Macrosomia in a Newborn
A newborn with severe low blood sugar due to a genetic issue needed major surgery after standard treatments failed.
research Protein deficiency in a colony of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla g. gorilla)
Gorillas in Gabon improved after protein supplements were added to their diet.
research SAT-467 A Case of Pituitary Hyperplasia Secondary to Uncontrolled Primary Hypothyroidism
Taking thyroid medication reduced the patient's pituitary gland swelling and improved her symptoms.
research Beta thalassemia revealing hypothyroidism: A case report
Frequent blood transfusions in beta thalassemia can lead to thyroid problems.