Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The optimal management approach for incidental non-functioning pituitary microadenomas (micro-NFAs) is unclear. We aimed to capture current UK practice and identify changes following a 13-year interval.Methods: Two surveys on micro-NFAs were conducted in 2009 and 2022 (advertised by Society for Endocrinology). Hormonal/imaging evaluations were explored.Results: 2022: 150 clinicians participated. At baseline, ≥14...

Introduction: Patients undergoing transsphenoidal pituitary surgery (TPS) may develop water balance disorders post-operatively, with diabetes insipidus (DI) being the most common. Nonetheless, data on the prevalence of post-operative DI are not consistent necessitating a systematic review of the literature.Aim: To estimate the prevalence of DI following TPS in patients with pituitary adenomas (PAs), craniopharyngiomas and Rathke’s cleft cysts (RCCs)...

A 69-year-old man was referred to our Pituitary Service for a 3-month history of progressive right visual loss and a finding of “pituitary enlargement” on brain MRI. He reported erectile dysfunction and his medical history included asthma, DM2 and meningitis (8 years ago). Neuro-ophthalmology review showed visual acuity 6/60, optic neuropathy, marked visual field loss with residual superonasal island in right eye, mild 6th nerve palsy. Pituitary MRI: infil...

Introduction: The 2017 WHO Classification of Pituitary Tumors grades silent corticotroph adenomas (SCAs) as high-risk adenomas due to their aggressive clinical behaviour (high probability of recurrence). Nonetheless, studies comparing recurrence rates of SCA with other non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs) subtypes have provided conflicting results necessitating review of the evidence this recommendation relies on.Aims: To estimate recurrence rates ...

Introduction: Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is an acute inflammatory disorder which can rarely present as pyrexia of unknown origin without other symptoms. Diffuse thyroid heterogeneity, focal hypoechoic areas and decreased/normal gland vascularity are the most common ultrasound findings of SAT. We report a case of asymptomatic SAT presenting as bilateral thyroid nodules and pyrexia of unknown origin.Case Presentation: A 72-year-old male with a history of t...

Introduction: Monomorphic epitheliotropic intestinal T-cell lymphoma (MEITL), formerly known as type II enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma, is a rare and aggressive subtype of lymphoma of the gastrointestinal track typically noted in Asian or Hispanic populations. Adrenal involvement as part of MEITL is extremely rare. Herein we present a patient of Greek origin with MEITL and bilateral adrenal metastases.Case Presentation: A 74-year-old man presente...

Introduction: Bilateral adrenalectomy (BADx) is a treatment option in ACTH-dependent Cushing’s syndrome refractory to other therapeutic modalities or can be an emergency measure in cases with severe manifestations of hypercortisolaemia.Aim: To review the outcomes of our patients with ACTH-dependent Cushing’s offered BADx.Methods: Records of patients with ACTH-dependent Cushing’s managed by BADx and seen in our Depart...

Introduction: Pheocromocytomas represent a rare clinical entity with an incidence of approximately 0.8 per 100 000 person-years. Due to their rarity, the characteristics of patients with pheochromocytoma have not been thoroughly investigated yet.Aim: The assessment of pre- and post-operative clinical and biochemical characteristics as well as the evaluation of imaging and histological data of patients with pheochromocytomas.Design:...

Introduction: Cyclic Cushing’s syndrome is a rare disease characterized by episodes of cortisol hypersecretion followed by periods of normal cortisol secretion, ranging from days to months. We report a case of cyclic Cushing’s syndrome whose diagnosis was delayed for years.Case presentation: A 50-year-old female with a 16-year history of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma was referred to the Endocrinology Unit due to suspected hypercortisolemia. She h...

Introduction: Primary thyroid lymphoma is a rare entity accounting for <5% of thyroid malignancies and <2% of extra-nodal lymphomas with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) being the most common subtype. Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is an uncommon and aggressive subtype of DLBCL mainly detected in patients with immunosuppression, especially related to HIV infection. Typically, PBL occurs in extra-nodal sites, usually the oral cavity and the gastrointestinal tract whi...