Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0016p220 | Diabetes and cardiovascular diseases | ECE2008

GDM in women younger and older than 28 years: are there any differences in phenotype and biochemical markers?

Paiva Sandra , Ruas Luisa , Santos Jacinta , Marta Elvira , Sobral Ermelinda , Lobo Antonio , Carvalheiro Manuela , Moura Paulo

Goal: The aim of this study was to find different characteristics between GDM women aged under (GDM A n=23) and above 28 years (GDM B n=107), followed in our department in 2005.Material and methods: We performed ANOVA comparisons and computed Pearson correlations/linear regressions between womens’ age and BMI, O’ Sullivan test, OGTT 0 h, 1 h, 2 h and 3 h, new born weight and the need of insulin.Results: BMI ...

ea0011p703 | Reproduction | ECE2006

Obstetric hazards of maternal obesity

Paiva S , Ruas L , Campos M , Melo M , Guimarães J , Lobo A , Sobral E , Marta E , Cravo A , Carvalheiro M

Introduction and objective: Prevalence of obesity is increasing in fertile women. We aimed to investigate its relation with pregnancy outcome.Methods: A retrospective analysis of 37 obese pregnant women (O group) was undertaken in the Endocrinology/Obstetric Unit, from 1998 to 2004. Control group included 33 pregnant women (C group) with normal body mass index (BMI).Results: Our O and C groups were age matched (O: 27.9±4.35; C...

ea0063p1208 | Thyroid 3 | ECE2019

Thyroid uptake in PET-CT: IPO-porto consecutive case series

Ferreira Paulo Carvalho , Sampaio Ines Lucena , Violante Liliana Sobral , Teixeira Joao Pedro , Neves Joao Sergio , Gomes Vania Rodrigues , Mota Filipe , Duarte Hugo

Introduction: Positive radiotracer uptake by the thyroid gland can occur in PET-CT. It’s meaning has led to conflicting results mainly resulting from small studies.Objective: We aim to present a large single institution consecutive case series.Material and methods: Observational, descriptive and retrospective study of the PET-CT scans performed between the years 2000–2017. We searched the word thyroid in the computer imag...

ea0049ep51 | Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's) | ECE2017

Education sessions in patients with adrenal insufficiency

Tavora Aldora , Lemos Ema , Duarte Isaura , Sobral Joaquim , Machado Catarina , Tavares Patricia , Rocha Gustavo , Monteiro Sara , Sousa Ana , Rodrigues Pedro , Oliveira Maria Joao

Introduction: Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is a rare and potentially life-threatening disease. The most common causes are primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s Disease), due to an adrenocortical disease, and secondary insufficiency, due to disorders of the pituitary gland. Chronic glucocorticoid replacement is vital and patients should be educated about how to act in acute stress situations, in order to avoid adrenal crisis. Taking this into account, we organized educati...