Endocrine Abstracts

Background: The Ultrasonography (USS) and Tc-SestaMiBi (MiBi) scans are established tests to localize parathyroid adenoma. It is important to utilize these appropriately prior to surgery for a positive outcome.Method: It was a retrospective study in patients diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) according to the NICE Guideline who underwent parathyroidectomy from 01/01/2015 to 31/12/2019. We aimed to assess the USS and Tc-Sestamibi scan’...

Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency is common in ethnic minority population living in UK. It is a relatively easily treatable condition. However, if left untreated it may lead to chronic secondary hyperparathyroidism and onto tertiary hyperparathyroidism. We report three cases of severe vitamin D deficiency who presented with hypercalcaemia.CasesWe report three patients. 60 and 46 years old ladies, both of south-asian origin, a 46 y...

Introduction: Thyroid nodules have a prevalence of 50% in the adult population in the UK. The risk of cancer is significantly lower if the nodules are a part of multi-nodular goitre. Fine needle aspiration and cytology (FNAC) is an important tool to assess the risk of malignancy in thyroid nodules.Method: We audited the safety and efficacy of management of thyroid nodules at Bolton in accordance with British Thyroid Association and Royal College of Patho...