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ea0056p1120 | Thyroid cancer | ECE2018

Thyroid ultrasonographic characteristics and Bethesda results after FNAB

Kanouta Fotini , Triantafillou Eleni , Papadakis Georgios , Kalaitzidou Styliani , Drosou Aspasia , Sapera Aggeliki , Tampouratzi Dimitra , Kotis Michalis , Kyrimis Taxiarchis , Drakopoulou Anna , Kaltzidou Victoria , Veniou Eirini , Karavasili Chrysa , Plyta Styliani , Tertipi Athanasia

Objectives: Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is the initial investigation of choice for thyroid nodules. The Bethesda System (B) classifies thyroid cytological patterns into six categories (B1-6) according to risk for malignancy.Methods: A total of 1113 patients (210 males/903 females) underwent FNAB for the same number of thyroid nodules. Their mean age was 56.2±21.6 years±S.D. We correlated the demographic profile (age and ...

ea0049ep239 | Bone & Osteoporosis | ECE2017

Endocrine disorders in treatment-naïve male patients with HIV infection

Kalogeris Nikolaos , Nezi Markella , Chini Maria , Lioni Athina , Sakka Vissaria , Mangafas Nikolaos , Kaoustou Styliani , Lazanas Marios , Vryonidou Andromachi

Objective: To investigate endocrine disorders concerning bone metabolism, thyroid and gonadal axis in treatment–naïve HIV-infected male patients.Subjects and methods: We studied 70 male, treatment-naïve patients (stage A=60, stage B=10) from the Infectious Diseases Unit of our Hospital. Anthropometric indices were measured and BMI was calculated for each participant. Blood samples were obtained after an overnight fasting for the evaluation...

ea0041ep251 | Clinical case reports - Pituitary/Adrenal | ECE2016

21-hydroxylase deficiency presenting as bilateral adrenal masses in the sixth decade of life in a phenotypically male but genetically female patient

Panagiotidi Evgenia , Papadakis Georgios , Manitarou Paraskevi , Tzaves Ioannis , Triantafillou Eleni , Kalaitzidou Styliani , Sapera Aggeliki , Katsoulis Konstantinos , Kaltzidou Victoria , Tertipi Athanasia

Introduction: 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21-OHD) is a common inherited disorder accounting for 90–95% of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) cases. Some cases may be diagnosed in adulthood after the incidental discovery of adrenal masses on computerized tomography (CT).Case report: A 59-year-old male was investigated for incidentally discovered bilateral adrenal masses in an abdomen CT scan, measuring 5 cm on the right and 8 cm on the left adrenal....

ea0037ep235 | Calcium and Vitamin D metabolism | ECE2015

Vitamin D and seasonal variation among Greek female patients with osteoporosis

Papadakis Georgios , Keramidas Ioannis , Kakava Kassiani , Pappa Theodora , Villiotou Vassiliki , Manitarou Paraskevi , Kalaitzidou Styliani , Triantafillou Eleni , Kaltzidou Victoria , Pappas Anastasios

Background: 25 hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) vitamin levels are positively associated with bone mineral density and season, time of day and sun exposure duration influence its synthesis. Variations in daylight throughout the year and zenith angle, depending on the latitude of residence, influence u.v. solar radiation which is closely related to serum 25(OH)D levels. The aim of this study was to investigate the degree of seasonal variation of 25(OH)D serum levels in a population-...

ea0056p326 | Clinical case reports - Thyroid/Others | ECE2018

Post bariatric surgery malabsorption and vitamin D deficiency

Potamousi Paraskevi , Samaras Charilaos , Gerakari Styliani , Fambri Anastasia , Bouras Panagiotis , Athanassiou Lambros , Fasfali Dimitra , Siarkos Evangelos , Kostoglou-Athanassiou Ifigenia

Introduction: Bariatric surgery is a revolutionary method for the treatment of morbid obesity. It is effective as far as weight control is concerned, for the prevention and treatment of diabetes mellitus and the metabolic syndrome. However, bariatric surgery may be accompanied by adverse effects if postoperatively dietary instructions are not adhered to.Aim: The aim was to present a case of a patient who underwent sleeve gastrectomy for the treatment of ...

ea0063p350 | Thyroid 1 | ECE2019

Outcomes of surgery and radioiodine treatment for neck recurrence in papillary thyroid cancer

Kalaitzidou Styliani , Tampouratzi Dimitra , Papadakis Georgios , Karavasili Chrysi , Triantafillou Eleni , Kanouta Fotini , Sapera Aggeliki , Kotis Michalis , Aravantinou Aggeliki , Roumpidaki Zoi , Dracopoulou Anna , Kaltzidou Victoria , Veniou Irini , Tertipi Athanasia

Background: Persistent/recurrent disease in the neck is frequent in patients with papillary thyroid cancer. The main goal of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the reoperation and radioiodine (RAI) treatment for persistent/recurrent disease after the initial treatment. Patients and Methods: A total of 30 patients (13 M/17 F) with papillary thyroid cancer were enrolled in this study. Seven cases (23.3%) had an aggressive subtype of papillary carcinoma. All had been subm...

ea0063p383 | Thyroid 1 | ECE2019

Clinical presentation of patients with Autoimmune Polygranular Syndrome III (APS III)

Sapera Ageliki , Papadakis Georgios , Tampouratzi Dimitra , Kalaitzidou Styliani , Karavasili Chrysi , Kotis Michail , Aravantinou Ageliki , Roumpidaki Zoi , Dracopoulou Anna , Kaltzidou Victoria , Veniou Irini , Tertipi Athanasia

Background: The autoimmune polyglandular syndromes are clusters of endocrine abnormalities that occur in discreet patterns in subjects with immune dysregulation and that permit treatment and anticipation of associated systemic or other hormonal deficiencies. Three major entities are recognized, APS I, APS II and APS III. They are considered rare syndromes, but they are possibly not always thoroughly investigated. APS III, in contrast to APS I and II, does not involve the adren...

ea0063p678 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology 2 | ECE2019

Case report of pituitary adenoma with subclinical Cushing’s disease

Tampouratzi Dimitra , Kalaitzidou Styliani , Papadakis Georgios , Karavasili Chrysi , Kotis Michalis , Sapera Ageliki , Aravantinou Ageliki , Roumpidaki Zoi , Dracopoulou Anna , Kaltzidou Victoria , Tertipi Athanasia

Background: Subclinical Cushing disease is defined by mild hypercortisolism that results from a corticotroph pituitary adenoma, without any typical sign of the disease. The patients often have coexisting metabolic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. Conversely, silent corticotroph adenomas demonstrate normal cortisol secretion, but positive immunochemistry for ACTH, most usually without ACTH hypersecretion, although they and can progress to clinical Cushing d...

ea0049ep217 | Bone & Osteoporosis | ECE2017

Clinical manifestations and treatment approach in osteogenesis imperfecta

Tampouratzi Dimitra , Kalaitzidou Styliani , Sapera Aggeliki , Kotis Michalis , Kanouta Fotini , Triantafillou Eleni , Kyrimis Taxiarchis , Papadakis Georgios , Drakopoulou Anna , Kaltzidou Victoria , Tertipi Athanasia

Objectives: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a group of genetic disorders that mainly affects the bones. The underlying mechanism is usually a disorder of connective tissue due to lack of type I collagen. Usually, the disease is due to mutations in the COL1A1 or COL1A2 genes. The disease is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner or occurs via a de novo mutation. There are eight types of the disease. Type I is the most common and the least sever type and is due to mutation in...

ea0041ep1106 | Thyroid cancer | ECE2016

Biochemical effects of levothyroxine withdrawal in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer

Papadakis Georgios , Kalaitzidou Styliani , Triantafillou Eleni , Kakava Kassiani , Drosou Aspasia , Sapera Aggeliki , Dogkas Nikolaos , Pappa Theodora , Kaltzidou Victoria , Villiotou Vassiliki , Tertipi Athanasia

Background: Many patients with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) are treated with radiodine (I-131) after thyroidectomy, while they are hypothyroid and all are submitted to withdrawal of LT4 periodically for the evaluation of their disease. Among the tests used for follow-up is serum thyroglobulin (Tg) as a tumor marker, and occasionally, total body scan with I-131. Maximal sensitivity of the aforementioned tests is established in the hypothyroid state, under elevated thyrot...