Endocrine Abstracts

Context: Acromegaly is associated with many complications, which affects multiple systems, such as cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, muscles and bones. Osteoporosis and osteoporosis fracture are commonly neglected comorbidity of this rare disease. Usual manifestation of this skeletal complication is skeletal fragility and vertebral fractures, but prior research confirms, that other location fractures can be found as well. Case illustration: We repo...

Introduction: As our population ages, more people are diagnosed with thyroid nodules (TN). The prevalence of TN varies by country. In this study, we would like to present the evaluation of benign thyroid nodules in Lithuania in 2018 – 2022.Material and methods: The medical history of 719 patients treated for thyroid nodules (TN) in the Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Clinics Endocrinology and Surgery departments from 2018...

Introduction: Epidemiological studies show that thyroid nodules (TN) are found on ultrasonography in 19-67% of patients, with a predominance in women, the elderly, and populations living in areas with insufficient iodine intake. Approximately 5-15% of nodules are malignant, of which 95% are well-differentiated thyroid carcinomas.Material and methods: The medical history of 377 patients treated for thyroid carcinomas (TC) in the Hospital of Lithuanian Uni...