Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: This audit aims to evidence the compliance of our practice with guidelines on the management of thyroid cancer. This may help to promote quality improvement in areas where there is substandard clinical care and service provision.Method: In this retrospective study, patients diagnosed with thyroid cancers at our unit between 2009 and 2014 were identified. Electronic records were examined to establish the dates of referral, clinic attendance,...

Background: The accuracy of thyroglobulin (Tg) as a tumour marker following lobectomy for differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) remains controversial. A Tg (<10 µg/l) looked promising in identifying those without clinically apparent recurrence after median 51 months of follow-up. Longer term follow up allows assessment of the diagnostic utility of thyroglobulin in predicting relapse.Methods: Ninety-nine patients who underwent lobectomy for DTC wer...

Background /Methods: Adrenal incidentalomas pose a significant burden to endocrinology services in assessing the clinical significance of these lesions. Following vetting of the incidentaloma referrals, the patients at our centre are initially seen in a nurse-led clinic for biochemical investigations and to ensure completion of radiology assessment using a structured proforma. This step facilitates efficient patient flow and quicker decision making. The clinical outcomes of th...