Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Some studies suggest a possible link between autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) and thyroid cancer (TC). However, existing data is inconsistent, and no consensus exists regarding this question.Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the association between TC and AITD, namely Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) and Graves’ disease (GD).Methods: We conducted a retrospective and observational study of all pati...

Introduction: Distinguishing between gestational diabetes and MODY (Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young) during pregnancy is relevant for therapeutic approaches and potential maternal-fetal complications. However, performing genetic study for MODY in pregnant women is uncommon.Aim: To describe 2 cases in which the hypothesis of MODY was considered during pregnancy. Case 1: Woman, 35 years old, G1P0A1, BMI 25 kg/m2. At 5 weeks of gestation, sh...

Introduction: The prevalence of palpable thyroid nodules in Graves’ disease (GD) is approximately 15%. Cytopathologic interpretation in GD is challenging due to frequent cytomorphologic changes, namely after radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy. Some of the few published studies regarding fine-needle aspiration (FNA) in patients with GD, suggest an increased risk of malignancy of thyroid nodules arising in GD patients. However, the results are inconsistent, and there is no co...