Endocrine Abstracts

Background and aim: C-reactive protein (CRP) is a sensitive marker for systemic inflammation. In this study we aimed to investigate the relationship between high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels and BMI, body fat mass and fat distribution in healthy subjects.Subjects and methods: A total 117 healthy subjects aged with 20–68 yr [normal weight (BMI 18.5–25.0 kg/m2, n:35), overweight (BMI: 25–30 kg/m2</sup...

Background and aim: Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT), as assessed by B-mode ultrasound, is a commonly used clinical marker that reflects systemic burden of atherosclerosis and value of IMT at or above 1 mm at any age is associated with a significantly increased risk of myocardial infarction. On the basis of such findings, we aimed to clarify the relationship between carotid intima-media thickness and anthropometric and metabolic parameters in virtually healthy subjects.</p...

Background and aim: Somatostatin analogues such as octreotide acetate were used in acromegalic patients as primary or secondary treatment. In this study we aimed to report completely disappearing of adenoma and clinical cure in 3 acromegalic cases that rejected surgical treatment.Case1: E.A (62 years old, female) She reported enlargement of his hands, deepening of his voice and increases in shoe size. MRI revealed a macro adenoma which was spread to cave...

Aim: To examine the endothelial functions of patients with Sheehan syndrome (SS) and to eveluate the effects of hormone replacement treatment except growth hormone on endothelial functions.Subjects and methods: Twenty-four patients with Sheehan syndrome (PSS) aged 40.83±6.43 yr and 25 healthy control women aged 41.13±6.51 yr (C) were included. Endothelial functions were evaluated with high resolution ultrasonography (flow mediated dilatation:FM...