Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
Department of Medicine, Endocrinology Unit, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
Dr. Arinola Esan is a distinguished endocrinologist affiliated with the Endocrinology Unit of the Department of Medicine at University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Nigeria. Her clinical expertise encompasses diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, and neuroendocrinology. Dr. Esan has made significant contributions to medical research, particularly in understanding endocrine disorders within the Nigerian population. One of her notable publications is "Clinical Profiles of Males with Graves’ Disease: A Two-Year Review in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria," co-authored with colleagues and published in the Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy. This study examines the clinical characteristics of male patients diagnosed with Graves' disease, providing valuable insights into its presentation and management in a tertiary healthcare setting. Dr. Esan also contributed to the study "Care Processes and Intermediate Outcomes Among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Hospital in Southwestern Nigeria: A Retrospective Review of Records," presented at the Society for Endocrinology BES 2017 conference. This research evaluates the quality of diabetes care and associated health outcomes, highlighting areas for improvement in clinical practice.Through her clinical practice and research, Dr. Esan continues to advance the field of endocrinology in Nigeria, enhancing patient care and contributing to the global medical community's understanding of endocrine disorders.
Short Communication
Clinical Profiles of Males with Graves' Disease: A Two Year Review in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria
Author(s): Adeleye JO*, Emuze ME, Azeez TA, Esan A, Balogun WO and Akande TO
Aim: Graves’ disease is the commonest cause of thyrotoxicosis and it is much less common in males. Also, there is
scanty information about the clinical characteristics of males with Graves’ disease. The objectives of the study were to
determine the frequency of males with Graves’ disease seen by the Endocrinology unit of a tertiary hospital and
describe their clinical characteristics.
Materials and methods: Clinical data was retrieved from the case records of patients with thyroid disease seen
between January, 2016 and January, 2018 and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: 61 patients with Graves’ disease were seen out of which 6 cases were males giving a frequency of 10.9%. The
male-to-female ratio was 1: 9. The mean age at diagnosis of the male cases w.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-7948.20.9.240