Endocrine Abstracts

Hurthle cell carcinoma (HCC) represents about 5% of differentiated thyroid carcinomas. When Hurtle cell represents more than 75% of cells population, the lesion can be considered a Hurthle cell tumor (HCT); it can be classify as malignant when capsular or vascular invasion is reported or if there is a perithyroid infiltration or distant metastases occur. Aim of this study was to present our own experience on the clinical and pathological features of patients (pts) affected by ...

Introduction: Adult growth hormone deficiency is associated with fatigue, tiredness and myalgias. The same clinical pattern can often be present in oncological patients during chemotherapy and follow up.Aim of the study: To conduct an extensive neuromuscular investigation of patients with breast cancer (BC), treated with taxol, in an attempt to explain their neuromuscular symptoms, eleven pre-menopausal patients with BC underwent a prospective protocol, ...

Background: primary empty sella (ES) represents a frequent finding (up to 35% of the general population). According to the literature, the prevalence of hypopituitarism in ES ranges between 19-52%. Data on the natural history of ES over a long time, especially in incidental ES, are still lacking and the management can be challenging.Objective: our primary aim was to assess in a large cohort of patients with ES the prevalence and determinants of hypopitui...