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ea0037gp.24.04 | Thyroid–genetics | ECE2015

Lymph node involvement using one-step nucleic acid amplification according to BRAF gene mutation status in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma submitted to lymph node dissection

Zafon Carles , Gonzalez Oscar , Temprana Jordi , Obiols Gabriel , Garcia-Burillo Amparo , Serres Xavier , Balibrea Jose Maria , Castell Joan , Mesa Jordi , Iglesias Carmela

Introduction: The relationship between the BRAF gene mutation in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) and the presence of lymph node metastasis (LNM) is a subject of controversy.Objective: To analyse the influence of BRAF mutation status in the characteristics of lymph nodes in patients with PTC submitted to lymph node dissection (LND).Material and methods: Lymph nodes obtained from 20 patients (12 females, mean age 50±15 y...
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ea0056gp153 | Obesity | ECE2018

How to better predict weight loss and type 2 diabetes remission after bariatric surgery? the potential role of genetic scoring systems in clinical practice

Lecube Albert , Simo Rafael , Ciudin Andreea , Pich Sara , Vilarrasa Nuria , Caixas Assumpta , Sanchez Enric , Simo Andreu , Gutierrez Liliana , Salas Eduardo , Ortega Israel , Guillen Kevin , Casagran Oriol , Rigla Mercedes , Baena Juan Antonio , Fort Jose Manuel , Luna Alexis , Rebasa Pere , Balibrea Jose Maria , Fidilio Enzamaria , Bueno Marta , Pareja Rocio , Hurtado Marta , Ortiz Angel , Hernandez Cristina

Introduction: Obesity and its comorbidities, specially type 2 diabetes (T2D), are a major public health problem. The disappointing result of dietary treatment and the scarce of drugs have led to increased bariatric surgery (BS) as the most efficient therapeutic option. However, not all obese patients with T2D who undergo BS achieve diabetes remission.Objective: To develop a genetic scoring system for predicting T2D remission following BS. 2) To compare o...
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