Endocrine Abstracts

Aim: To know if Tg levels after treatment (total thyroidectomy and radioiodine ablation) in the DTC can predict their prognosis in the long term.Material and methods: Basal Tg and Tg after rh-TSH were measured in 229 patients with DTC without any evidence of residual tumour (negative neck ultrasonography) after treatment. The group was followed until tumour recurrence or, if recurrence was not found, a minimum of 12 month (mean ± SD =63±37 mont...

Introduction: Pheochromocytoma, a rare catecholamine-secreting tumor, typically presents with paroxystic hypertension, tachycardia, headache, and diaphoresis. Less frequently, symptoms imply substantial hemodynamic compromise and cardiogenic shock may occur. The delay time in diagnosis is approximately 3 years.Case Presentation: This is a 41-year-old woman with no relevant history or cardiovascular risk factors, who presented with stress-induced cardiomy...