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ea0037ep807 | Pituitary: clinical | ECE2015

Macroprolactinomas invasive and its response to treatment in women. Cali - Colombia cohort study

Velasquez Paula Andrea , Mayor Adriana , Abreu Alin

Background: Orolactin-producing tumours are the most frequent pituitary tumours, representing 40% of these tumours, with an annual incidence of 6–10 cases/million. <10% are macroprolactinomas, which vary by age and gender, with female to male ratio of 10:1, however, less diagnosed in this population group.Objective: To describe clinical features and therapeutic response of 30 women with invasive macroprolactinoma.Methods: ...

ea0041ep1082 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2016

Clinical and epidemiological profile of patients with hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism that receive endocrinological services from a medical institution in Medellín (Colombia) between 2013 and 2015

Velasquez Paula , Osorio Felipe , Ramirez Sergio , Jaramillo Laura , Molina Juliana , de los Angeles Rodriguez Maria , Martinez Lina

Introduction: Endocrine Illnesses have high prevalence on a global level due to multiple etiologies that can lead alterations to this system.Objective: Determine the epidemiological profile of hyperthyroid and hypothyroid patients that receive endocrinological services from a medical institution in Medellin (Colombia) between 2013 and 2015.Methodology: A descriptive, retrospective study was conducted and included the clinical recor...