Endocrine Abstracts

Parathyromatosis is a persistent or recurrent hyperparathyroidism following parathyroidectomy. It usually presents as multiple nodules in the neck. Infrequently may present as a single palpable neck mass. It could be due to low grade malignancy, seeding of parathyroid tissue during parathyroidectomy and growth of persistent embryonic foci of parathyroid tissue. A 24-year-old patient presented with features of hypercalcaemia. She has undergone left inferior parathyroidectomy 1 ...

Introduction: Bariatric surgery has become an essential option for long-term weight loss in morbidly obese population.Objective: This study was aimed at investigating the effects of bariatric surgery on sex hormone levels and potential hormonal changes associated with significant weight loss in a cohort of 49 patients with obesity.Methodology: Forty-nine patients with obesity, scheduled for bariatric surgery in Colombo South Teachi...