This book provides case studies accompanied by questions and commentaries for the specialist registrar in diabetes and endocrinology, to assist with problem-based learning during their training. The case studies range from the everyday to the rare and complicated, presenting a strong foundation for the specialist trainee to prepare them for their qualifying exams and, more importantly, for their future clinical consultations.

Contents:
Difficult-to-Treat Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism Complicated by Hypothyroid Coma
Hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy
Graves’ Disease Associated with a Thyroid Nodule
A Complicated Case of Thyroid Eye Disease
Cushing’s Syndrome
Prolactinoma Presenting with Galactorrhoea and Secondary Amenorrhoea: Diagnosis and Management
A 25-Year-Old Woman with Headache and Joint Pain
Recent-Onset Visual Field Loss and Raised Prolactin Level (Non-functioning Pituitary Tumour)
Polyuria and Polydipsia
Hypertension in the Young Adult
Weight Loss and Dizziness: Adrenal Failure
Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Salt-Wasting Crisis in a Newborn
Female Infertility: Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis and Management of Hypocalcaemia in Adults
Hypoglycaemia Case Study
Spontaneous Hypoglycaemia
Thyroid Nodule in a Child (MEN 2)
What Kind of Diabetes?
Managing Diabetes in Pregnancy
Inability to Lose Weight
Medical Problems in Obesity
A Case of Severe Hyponatraemia
Medical Problems Post Bariatric Surgery