Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia (DIPNECH) is documented as a pre-malignant condition by the World Health Organisation. Patients with pulmonary nodules typically undergo 5′-18fluoro-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography (PETCT) for further diagnostic investigation. DIPENCH is widely accepted as an FDG negative pathology. The purpose of this analysis was to a...

Objective(s): Atypical femoral fractures (AFFs) are an important complication of treatment with anti-resorptive treatment, which remains the cornerstone of osteoporosis treatment. Recognition of this rare clinical entity is exceedingly important, as ongoing treatment with anti-resorptives is contraindicated. The American Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) have devised diagnostic criteria which are qualitative and subjective. Recent attempts have been made to create more quantit...