Endocrine Abstracts

This talk will cover the currently available evidence describing the endocrine and metabolic consequences of radiotherapy treatment to the hypothalamus and pituitary. A practical approach to surveillance, diagnosis and management of these consequences in childhood and adult cancer survivors will be provided....

Long bone fractures are quite common in teenagers during rapid growth, due to the lag between longitudinal growth and cortical consolidation and trabecular structure. Vertebral fractures are uncommon in young people, and should always raise concern. A low trauma fracture is defined as a fall from standing height or less, but it is important to take a good history of the mechanism of fracture, and any previous fractures. Family history is important too....

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First, it is pertinent to ask WHY we should optimise thyroid status after RAI therapy. The links between poorly controlled thyroid function and patients’ wellbeing, weight and thyroid eye symptoms will be discussed. This talk will also outline the use of block and replace therapy to reduce the risk of thyroid hormone instability following RAI....