Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0041ep989 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2016

Increased Serum Levels of IL-28 and IL-29 and Protective Effect of IL28B rs8099917 Polymorphism in Patients with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Arpaci Dilek , Celik Sevim Karakas , Can Murat , Gunes Gunes Cakmak , Kuzu Fatih , Unal Mustafa , Bayraktaroglu Taner

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is thought to result from the decreased of T helper type 2 (Th2) responses, leading to progressive destruction of thyrocytes. IFN-λ1, -λ2, and -λ3 (also known as IL-29, IL-28A, and IL-28B, respectively) is a recently described member of the IFN-λ family and has been shown to decrease production of Th2 cytokines in vitro. However, the role and mechanism of IFN-λ1 in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis remain unkno...

ea0037ep1011 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2015

Correlation of midkine levels in serum and thyroid nodules with histopathological, haematological and radiological variables

Kuzu Fatih , Arpaci Dilek , Altas Ayfer , Haytaoglu Gurkan , Can Murat , Barut Figen , Bayraktaroglu Taner

Aim: To evaluate serum (SMK) and nodular (NMK) midkine levels in thyroid nodules and explore its relevance to ultrasound feature/pathological results.Methods: A total of 80 patients (56 women, 24 men) with thyroid nodules were included in this prospective study. Hemograms, thyroid function tests, fine needle aspiration biopsies, ultrasonographic evaluation were routinely made. In addition, levels of SMK and NMK were measured. Any possible correlations be...

ea0035p31 | Adrenal cortex | ECE2014

Postpartum adrenocortical deficiency: a case report

Bayraktaroglu Taner , Kuzu Fatih , Tikanak Sevval Peynir , Acar Fatma Zor , Can Murat

Introduction: We report a case with primary adrenocortical deficiency after the first month of lactation.Case report: Thirty-year-old woman was referred with complaints including dizziness, weakness and fatigue in the early postpartum and lactation period. On physical examination, weight 63 kg, height 164 cm, blood pressure 100/65 mmHg, pulse 96 per min were detected. She had the increase of the brown pigmentation on her hands and face. In the a...

ea0035p1058 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2014

The clinical values of IGF1 and IGF-binding protein-3 levels in blood and thyroid nodules

Altas Ayfer , Kuzu Fatih , Haytaoglu Gurkan , Can Murat , Barut Figen , Kokturk Furuzan , Bayraktaroglu Taner

Introduction: Serum and intranodal levels of IGF1 and IGF-binding protein 3 levels (IGFBP3) were determined in patients with nodular thyroid diseases.Materials and methods: Demographic, clinicopathological and laboratorial caracteristics of the subjects were recorded. After performing fine needle aspiration biopsy, IGF1 and IGFBP3 levels were determined in blood and aspiration samples. Clinicopathological and laboratorial findings were analysed.<p cl...

ea0037ep1012 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2015

Correlation of VEGF, VEGFR-1 levels in serum and thyroid nodules with histopathological and radiological variables

Haytaoglu Gurkan , Arpaci Dilek , Kuzu Fatih , Altas Ayfer , Can Murat , Barut Figen , Kokturk Firuzan , Ilikhan Sevil Uygun , Bayraktaroglu Taner

Aim: To evaluate serum and intranodular vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-1 (VEGFR-1) level thyroid nodules and explore its relevance to ultrasound feature/pathological results.Methods: A total of 80 patients (62 women and 18 men) with thyroid nodules were included in this prospective study. Thyroid function tests, fine needle aspiration biopsies, ultrasonographic and scintigraphic evaluation were r...