Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) are distinct neoplasms, associated with different histological findings. Their coexistence in the same patient is a rare event, requiring a different clinical approach.Clinical case: A 72-year-old patient with no family history of thyroid disease, underwent total thyroidectomy in February 2019, due to toxic multinodular goitre, with no evidence of postoperative complica...

Introduction: Cushing’s disease (CD) is a rare disorder caused by an ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma. Transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) is the recommended first-line treatment. However, an equivocal or even normal preoperative MRI can preclude the surgical management and the outcome of these patients.Objectives: Evaluate the relationship between preoperative MRI and TSS efficacy in patients with CD.Methods: Retrospective cohort s...

Introduction: Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) and multiple daily injections (MDI) are forms of intensified insulin therapy and the most used regimens for type 1 diabetes (T1D). Owing to its continuous basal output, hypoglycaemic events tend to be rarer with CSII. Our goal was to evaluate the differences in nocturnal hypoglycemia between these two treatment strategies.Methods: Retrospective analysis of 61 patients who had performed continu...

Introduction: Gynecomastia is a frequent reason for endocrinology consultation and its correct investigation is pivotal towards a precise diagnosis. We present a clinical case of a rare cause of gynecomastia.Case report: A 56-year-old male was referred to the hospital setting for an endocrinology consultation. He noticed increased breast size for a year, initially tender to palpation, and unquantified weight loss. Neither galactorrhea, nor any nipple dis...

Introduction: Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare disease, with a severely adverse prognosis. Clinical reports, even when including a limited number of cases, can contribute to its knowledge. This study aims to characterize patients followed at our department between 1991 and 2013.Methods: Retrospective analysis of the clinical records of patients with pathological confirmation of ACC. Statistical analysis: SPSS21.Results: 22 ...

Introduction: The metabolic consequences of hyperprolactinemia and the repercussions of its treatment with dopaminergic agonists are not yet fully understood. This study aims to evaluate the metabolic profile of patients with prolactinomas (prevalence of diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia and obesity) and identify the potential variations after treatment with bromocriptine.Methods: Retrospective study of patients followed between 1962 and 2013. Included 17...

Introduction: Pheochromocytoma is a rare catecholamine-secreting tumor that arises from the chromaffin tissue of the adrenal medulla. Of the reported cases, only 10% consist in bilateral lesions and the probability of multiple endocrine neoplasia should always be investigated.Case report: Female patient, 19 years old, presented with a clinical history with 2 years of evolution, characterized by episodes of palpitations, headache and abdominal discomfort....

Introduction: One of the most common endocrine complications of anorexia nervosa (AN) is the decrease in bone mineral density. The authors evaluated the predictive factors of osteopenia and osteoporosis in AN patients admitted with low weight.Patients and methods: Retrospective analysis of 45 patients admitted with AN between 2001 and 2015 in the Endocrinology department, corresponding to 63 admissions. Bone mineral density was classified according to WH...

Introduction: Primary adrenal insufficiency or Addison disease (AD) is a potentially fatal condition if not diagnosed in time. Rarely, it can arise as a manifestation of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), caused by adrenal venous thrombosis and consequent hemorrhagic infarction.Case report: We present the case of a 36-year-old caucasian woman with APS diagnosis since she was 24, with history of arterial hypertension and multiple thrombotic events (deep vei...

Introduction: Spontaneous fertility in Turner syndrome (TS) is rare, due to low or absent ovarian reserve. A greater number of ovarian follicules is present in the cases of gonadal mosaicism, although the accelerated pace of apoptosis remains. Thus, the early referral to reproductive counseling is advisable, ideally soon after diagnosis. The criopreservation of oocytes is one of the options for fertility preservation. The authors present a series of 7 patients with TS admitted...