Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Simultaneous papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) of the same thyroid lobe is a very rare pathology. Purpose of the presentation: The objective of this work is to determine the clinical, histological and therapeutic aspects of an association of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) on the same thyroid lobe.Methods: We report 2 cases of PTC and FTC ...

Introduction: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) are two different types of thyroid carcinoma with significant different clinical and histological findings. Synchronous occurrence of these two carcinomas is uncommon. The aim of the study is to determinate the clinical, histological and therapeutic aspects of the coexistence of medullary and papillary thyroid carcinomas.Materials and Methods: We report two rare cases o...

Introduction: Total thyroidectomy is the most common surgical procedure for the treatment of thyroid diseases. Postoperative hypoparathyroidism and the resulting hypocalcemia are frequent complications after total thyroidectomy. The aim of this study was to assess the rate of postoperative hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy in order to identify potential risk factors. Methods: We designed a retrospective study including 387 patients with total ...

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. Common sites of metastatic spread are bone, lungs and liver. Metastases to the thyroid gland are exceptional.Objectives: The aim of the study is to document two rare cases of thyroid metastasis from breast carcinoma and to specify their clinical, radiological and therapeutic particularities.Methods: Review of 2 clinical cases of thyroid gland metastasis i...

Introduction: The thyroglossal duct cyst is frequently diagnosed in front of an anterior cervical swelling. Its degeneration is possible and observed in 1% to 2% of cases. The clinical feature is not specific, and the diagnosis of malignancy is most often established on final histological examination.Purpose of review: The purpose of this paper is to review the presentation of thyroglossal duct carcinoma and discuss the clinical and therapeutic particula...

Background: Fungal necrotizing external otitis (NEO) is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection that is challenging to manage. It affects almost exclusively elderly diabetic patients. The diagnosis is often delayed and it is a rare disease, although its frequency has increased over the last few years. We aim through this study to share our experience in the management of a case of fungal NEO complicated by a retropharyngeal abscess in a diabetic patient and discus...

Introduction: Endolymphatic sac tumors (ELSTs) are very rare and locally aggressive low-grade neoplasm of endolymphatic system origin, which can arise sporadically or in association with von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) disease. It is an autosomal dominant multisystem disorder with a prevalence of 1 in 39 000 people that predisposes the patients to clear cell neoplasms of various organs. Herein, we report a rare case of an ELST in a patient with VHL disease, in order to describe t...

Background: Graves’ disease (GD) is a predominantly female autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland. It is characterized by a diffuse goiter and biological hyperthyroidism. The optimal treatment of GD is still controversial. Surgery is one treatment option along with radioactive iodine (RAI) and antithyroid medication (ATM). The aim of the study is to review our experience in the surgical management in Graves’ disease.Patients and Methods: This...

Introduction: Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a rare neuro-endocrine tumor arising from the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland. MTC produces calcitonin, and elevated calcitonin level is an essential feature of this tumor. MTC constitutes approximately 4% to 10% of all thyroid cancers. The objective of our study is to discuss the clinical aspects and therapeutic modalities of MTC through our series with review of the literature.Patients and Me...

Introduction: The association of thyroid carcinoma with Graves’ disease (GD) is considered rare. Over 85% of thyroid cancer in patients with GD was papillary thyroid carcinoma, although other histologic types including follicular, medullary, and anaplastic carcinoma could be found in some studies. We report here a series of cases of thyroid cancer discovered in patients with GD, in order to evaluate the incidence of thyroid carcinoma in patients operated on for GD and to ...