Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction Severe infection from the SARS-CoV-2 virus is associated with various manifestations, including hematological manifestations. Thrombotic events or a tendency to develop thrombotic events also characterize severe COVID-19 disease and may be related to fatalities. Vitamin D is known to have immunomodulating properties and to enhance the body defense system against invading pathogens and to have immunostimulatory properties as far as the innate immune response is con...

Introduction: Non-thyroidal illness syndrome or low T3 syndrome is an alteration of thyroid hormone levels which occurs as a reaction to acute disease. It is characterized by low TSH levels and low T3 and T4 levels. It is transient. The severity of its expression may be related to the severity of the acute disease. It affects patients hospitalized for acute disease in the department of medicine or surgery and in the acute care unit.<p class...

Introduction: The SARS-CoV-2 virus has severely affected humanity. The disease causes pneumonia which may be severe. In many cases, patients, especially if there are comorbidities, may have a fatal outcome. The disease affects all organs and the variability of its manifestations has attracted intense scientific interest. Aim: The aim of the study was to describe the case of a patient who developed subacute thyroiditis after infection with the SARS-CoV-2 ...

Introduction: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is known to induce nodularity in the thyroid and in some cases to coexist with papillary thyroid carcinoma. However, the effect of the development of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis on the course of nodular goiter is not known.Aim: The aim was to describe the effect of the development of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in the course of nodular goiter.Methods: A cohort of 12 patients, female, age...

Introduction: Patients with systemic sclerosis may develop cancer. The development of malignant hematological diseases has also been described in patients with systemic sclerosis. These patients may also be prone to the development of lymphoma, in most cases a B-cell lymphoma.Aim: The aim was to describe the case of a patient with systemic sclerosis who had a non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and developed primary hypothyroidism.Case rep...

Introduction: Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract may have on effect on bone quality manifesting either as osteomalacia or as osteoporosis. Gastritis may have an effect on bone as it requires long term treatment with proton pump inhibitors. Gastrointestinal neoplasms may be accompanied by nutrient malabsorption. These diseases may also be related with vitamin D deficiency.Aim: The aim was to describe two cases of gastrointestinal diseases, namely chro...

Introduction: Bariatric surgery is a revolutionary method for the treatment of morbid obesity. It is effective as far as weight control is concerned, for the prevention and treatment of diabetes mellitus and the metabolic syndrome. However, bariatric surgery may be accompanied by adverse effects if postoperatively dietary instructions are not adhered to.Aim: The aim was to present a case of a patient who underwent sleeve gastrectomy for the treatment of ...

Hypokalemia has been observed in cases of the new SARS-CoV-2 infection. It has been suggested that hypokalemia may be a sensitive biomarker of disease severity and the requirement for invasive mechanical ventilation requirement in COVID-19 pneumonia. The aim was to describe the case of a patient with severe SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia who developed severe hypokalemia. A patient, male, aged 52, presented with fever and dry cough. He was found to be positive for the SARS-CoV-2 infectio...

Infection with the new SARS-CoV-2 or Covid-19 virus has a variable course. It may run as a mild disease or may cause severe pneumonia necessitating hospitalization. Vitamin D has immunostimulatory action and causes the release of substances necessary for combating an infection. Therefore, the relationship of vitamin D with the SARS-CoV-2 virus is under scientific evaluation. The aim was to measure vitamin D levels in a cohort of patients hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 infection....