Endocrine Abstracts

Objectives: In the 5th edition of the WHO Classification of Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Tumors thyroid tumors are divided into several new categories that allow for a clearer understanding of the cell of origin, pathologic features, molecular classification, and biological behavior. According to this classification there are some borderline nodules -the group of low-risk follicular cell-derived neoplasms - such as noninvasive follicular thyroid neoplasm with papillary-like nu...

Objectives: Preoperative detection of parathyroid gland adenomas in patients diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) represents a diagnostic challenge. The aim of the study was to assess the utility of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) as the diagnostic tool for preoperative localization of parathyroid gland adenomas in conjuction with a conventional ultrasonography.Methods: Between the years 2021 and 2022, 33 adult patients (30 women and 3 m...