Endocrine Abstracts

Objective: To evaluate the outcome of fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) of solid thyroid nodules, and the utility of thyroid ultrasound in determining the nature of solid nodules in our practice.Methods: We reviewed the diagnostic outcome of FNAB of solid thyroid nodules in 93 patients from our dedicated thyroid biopsy clinic. In addition we compared the predictive value of sonographic assessment with FNAB in a subset of patients who had undergone bot...

RP (a 60 yr-old male) was found to have multiple atrial myxomata, whilst being investigated for recurrent attacks of amaurosis fugax affecting his left eye. During the preceding twenty years he had undergone repeated resections of cutaneous tumours, which were reported as neurofibromata. A clinical diagnosis of Carney Complex (CNC) was made based on the presence of multiple cutaneous nodules and atrial myxomata. RP displayed mild acromegalic features, but no pigmentation abnor...