Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICPIs) are recent approved drugs used in malignant melanoma, non-small-cell lung cancer and renal cell cancer. They act by activating host T cell against malignant antigens. Immune checkpoint blockade can lead to breaking of immune self-tolerance, thereby inducing autoimmune/autoinflammatory side effects, such as endocrinopathies. It may affect thyroid, adrenal and pituitary. We present two ICPIs induced thyroiditis cases.<p clas...

Introduction: Germline mutations in succinate dehydrogenase complex (SDHx) are a risk factor for developing Pheochromocytoma (Pheo) and/or Paragangliomas (PGL) (named together PPGL), being responsible for approximately 30% of cases. The precise genotype-phenotype correlations and best management strategies are still uncertain.Objective: To characterize the clinical features and genotype-phenotype associations in a group of SDHx-mutated PPGL patients....

Introduction: Adrenocortical carcinomas are rare neoplasms with an incidence of 0.7 to 1.5 per million/year. Diagnosis often requires a multidisciplinary approach. When the disease is confined to the adrenal gland, absolute criteria defining malignancy, do not exist, however a score of Weiss> or =a 3 is considered diagnosis. The prognosis is usually reserved and conventional chemotherapy is not curative.Material and Methods: Retrospective analysis of...