Unexpected adverse effect of metyrapone: A case report

Effet secondaire inattendu de la métyrapone : à propos d’un cas

Introduction L’hypercorticisme est une pathologie rare et l’utilisation de la metyrapone est peu frequente. Le surdosage en metyrapone se traduit habituellement par des symptomes gastro-intestinaux et une insuffisance surrenalienne aigue. Observation Un diagnostic d’hypercorticisme est realise chez un homme de 28 ans. Un traitement par metyrapone 250 mg deux fois par jour a debute pour controler l’hypercorticisme. Le patient est hospitalise pour une intoxication medicamenteuse volontaire avec 100 comprimes de metyrapone. Un diagnostic d’insuffisance surrenalienne aigue est pose devant des douleurs abdominales, des vomissements, une asthenie et une hypotension. Il ne presente pas de myalgies…

Type 1 diabetes is not associated with an increased prevalence of hepatic steatosis

Aim Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is commonly associated with Type 2 diabetes. Recently, it has been suggested that NAFLD is also frequently associated with Type 1 diabetes and diabetic complications. In this study, we set out to determine whether Type 1 diabetes was associated with liver fat content measured using magnetic resonance imaging. Methods One hundred and twenty-eight patients with Type 1 diabetes, 264 patients with Type 2 diabetes and 67 participants without diabetes were included in this study. Hepatic steatosis was defined as a liver fat content > 5.5%. Results People with Type 1 diabetes and controls were similar for age and BMI. Liver fat content was significantl…

Liver Fat Content in People with Pituitary Diseases: Influence of Serum IGF1 Levels

AbstractNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is commonly associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. NAFLD is also seen in patients with endocrinopathies. However, the relationship between endocrine diseases and the development of NAFLD is not well known. In this study, we set out to determine whether liver fat content (LFC) was associated with IGF1 levels in people with pituitary diseases (PD). Eighty-nine patients with pituitary diseases and 74 healthy controls were included in this study. LFC was measured using MRI. Hepatic steatosis was defined as LFC>5.5%. Patients with PD were older, and had a higher BMI than healthy controls. LFC was significantly higher…

Feasibility and Preliminary Results of an Ambutatory Educational Program for the Use of Fsl in 359 Insulin-Treated Patients

Fewer Type A personality traits in type 2 diabetes patients with diabetic foot ulcer.

Abstract Aim Type A personality—characterized by time urgency, strong drive, and a need for achievement and competitiveness—has been shown to be associated with reduced mortality in patients with diabetes. However, it is not known whether a Type A personality might protect against diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). This prompted our present analysis of the association between Type A personality and DFU. Methods The Bortner Scale questionnaire was used to assess Type A personality in 386 patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), including 104 patients also presenting with, and 282 presenting without, DFU. Additional questionnaires were used to assess perceived stress and depression. Results Type A Bortne…

Effet secondaire inattendu de la métyrapone : à propos d’un cas