Endocrine Abstracts

PurposePoorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma (PDTC); is a rare type of thyroid cancer with a high risk of recurrence, metastasis, and death. Pleural effusion due to thyroid cancer has seldom been reported. In this report, we present a case with PDTC related malignant pleural effusion.CaseA 66-year-old male patient presented with neck swelling and shortness of breath. At another center, thyroid ultrasonograp...

IntroductionSteroid cell tumors (SCTs) are a rare subgroup of sex-cord tumors of the ovary that account for less than 0.1% of all ovarian tumors. They are classified into three categories based on the cell origin: stromal luteoma, Leydig-cell tumor, and not otherwise specified (NOS). NOS tumors are the most common subtype and comprise the largest proportion of cases (60%).The clinical presentations are not specific, including abdominal pain, distention a...

Objective: Gonadotroph adenomas are the most common subtype of pituitary adenomas. Rarely, clinical findings may occur due to the secretion of high amounts of biologically active gonadotropins. It may affect platelet activity if there is an excessive increase in the release of estrogen and testosterone or if it is used in pharmacological doses. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether platelet activity indices and coagulation parameters were affected in silent gonadotrop...