Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Hypoparathyroidism is an endocrine disorder characterized by hypocalcemia due to low levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Activated vitamin D (calcitriol) and calcium supplementation may be difficult in patients with malabsorption, as calcium requires an acid environment to dissolve. In this setting, subcutaneous administration of PTH analogues may be effective in reducing the dosage of oral calcium and vitamin D supplementation.Case report: ...

Background: In 2014 a new Italian classification system of thyroid cytology divided the indeterminate TIR3 category in two groups, TIR3A and TIR3B, aiming to reduce unnecessary thyroidectomies. The reported risk of malignancy is: TIR3A: <10%, suggesting follow-up and possible FNA repetition after 6 months, and TIR3B: 15-30%, recommending surgery.Objectives: We aimed to: evaluate the histological prevalence of malignancy in TIR3A and TIR3B nodules in ...

BackgroundMost Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (DTC) cases typically show indolent biological behavior and a low mortality rate. Various prognostic systems are used to assess disease recurrence risk, to tailor treatment and follow-up strategies. The initial Risk Stratification System (RSS) and dynamic Response to Therapy Re-stratification (RTR) system, recommended by the 2015 American Thyroid Association (ATA) Guidelines, are the most employed. Still, they...