Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0026p537 | Bone/calcium/Vitamin D | ECE2011

The efficacy of four monthly 200 000 IU vitamin D3 supplementation to treat vitamin D deficiency in institutionalized elderly

Mocanu Veronica , Badescu Magda , Costan Roxana , Zugun Florin , Haliga Raluca , Galesanu Corina

Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency has been frequently observed in the elderly population. Improving vitamin D status may be an important modifiable risk factor to reduce fractures; however, adherence to daily supplementation is poor. We tested whether oral administration of an alcoholic solution of vitamin D3, 200 000 IU every 4 months in elderly could assure an optimal serum 25(OH)D concentration of 80–120 nmol/l.Method: We enrolled 50 ...

ea0022p442 | Endocrine tumours &amp; neoplasia (<emphasis role="italic">Generously supported by Novartis</emphasis>) | ECE2010

The laterocervical unique masses – a challenging pathology

Anca-Roxana Costan , Carmen Vulpoi , Carmen Vicol , Felicia Crumpei , Dan Ferariu , Eugenia Popescu , Victor-Vlad Costan

Introduction: Extrathyroidal unique laterocervical masses are infrequent, and their etiological diagnosis is difficult. Since clinical and imagistic features cannot distinguish between different ethiologies, morphological data are mandatory in order to establish a precise therapeutic strategy. Therefore the initial treatment is surgery, followed by an adequate therapeutical scheme. We would like to report our experience treating this pathology.Patients a...