Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Achievement of stable normocalcemia (88–98.8%) is considered a criterium of efficiency of surgical operations for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) (P.Goudet et al. 2001, Zeiger 1997). In 1–15% of cases, persistence of PHPT is noted (Mariani et al. 2003, Mariette et al. 1998).Description of methods: In 110 of 175 patients (aged 14–72 years), parathyroid adenoma was verified, in 57 – hyperplasi...

Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare tumor characterized aggressive growth and poor prognosis. This tumor requires the complex way of treatment, where basic method is surgery.The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcome and role of surgery in patients with adrenocortical carcinoma.Methods: From 1998 to 2007, 44 patients were operated for adrenocortical carcinoma (14 cortisol-secreting tumors, 1 virilizing tumor and 29 ...