Endocrine Abstracts

ObjectiveSurgery is the only curative treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism. Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy is superior in terms of cure and complication rates and is less costly than inpatient bilateral cervical exploration. Preoperative localization of parathyroid adenoma by imaging is a requirement for outpatient minimally invasive surgery. One of the most frequently used imaging techniques for parathyroid adenoma localization is Tc99m-sesta...

The human thyroid gland acquires a differentiation program as early as weeks 3–4 of embryonic development. The onset of functional differentiation, which manifests by the appearance of colloid in thyroid follicles, takes place during gestation weeks10–11. By 12–13 weeks functional differentiation is accomplished and the thyroid is capable of producing thyroid hormones although at a low level. During maturation, thyroid hormones yield increases and physiological ...

IntroductionThe development of flash glucose monitoring system (FGM) has led to a change in the paradigm of diabetes control, beyond the evaluation of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c). FGM allows to improve control of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and the quality of life of patients.ObjectiveDescribe the baseline characteristics of patients with T1DM in a regional hospital in the southern area of the provinc...

Objective: Prospective observational study in a group of pregnant patients affected by type 1 diabetes (T1DM), that are monitored by the Endocrinology and Pregnancy Unit.Material and Methods: Weevaluated 12 pregnant patients with T1DM in which a FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring Systemwas installed, in addition to their capillary glucose self-control (SMBG), over the past year 2019. Time above range (TAR), time in range (TIR) and time below range ...

Introduction: The aim of this work is the evaluation of usefulness of radioactive seed localization (RSL) for the detection of cervical recurrence of thyroid cancer in order to improve the surgical outcome.Material and method: Six patients with thyroid cancer with cervical recurrences evidenced by ultrasound, cytology/Tg-FNAB were selected for this procedure. A 125I seed was placed in the metastatic lesion using a needle guided by ultrasound. ...

Aim: Evaluation of hypocortisolism and replacement treatment after transsphenoidal surgery pituitary adenomas and subsequent follow-up in Endocrinology offices.Material and methodWe conducted a retrospective intra-subject study of patients with pituitary adenomas who were undergone surgery. Clinical and analytical data were evaluated at baseline and after surgery between 2012–2018.Results: 30 patients (...