Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Adrenocortical oncocytomas, made up of specific epithelial-origin cells, are rare neoplasms, generally without hormonal activity. Most of them are considered to be benign tumors, with the size of generally 4-8 cm and lack of pathognomonic radiological features.Case Report: This is a 2 year follow up of a 43-year-old woman, who first referred to the endocrinologist in 2021 due to weight gain, resistant arterial hypertension and menstrual irr...

Introduction: Hormonally active adrenocortical oncocytoma is a very rare neoplasm. Adrenal oncocytomas are mostly considered as non-functioning, benign tumors, with the size of generally >6 cm and lack of pathognomonic features on radiological examinations.Case Report: A 41-year-old woman was referred to the endocrinologist in April 2021 due to weight gain, resistant arterial hypertension and menstrual irregularities for the last several years. She h...

Background: Papillary microcarcinoma (PMC) of the thyroid is defined as papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) measuring ≤1 cm., Survival after surgery for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma is greater than 99%. The chances of a recurrence of thyroid cancer after surgery are between 2-4%.Case Presentation: 9 years old boy was consulted by an endocrinologist in 2012. 6-5-1 mm thyroid nodule revealed. Thyroid antibodies and thyroid hormones we...