Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Parathyroid cysts (PCs) are uncommon lesions. They represent less than 0.5% of parathyroid lesions. Cysts are divided into two groups, functional and non-functional, in relation to their hormonal characteristics. Non-functioning ones make up 80 – 90% of PCs.We discussed three cases of non-functioning parathyroid cysts that we surgically excised.Methods: We report 3 cases of non-functioning PCs treated in our department.<p class="ab...

Introduction: In 80–90% of cases, the cause of sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism is adenoma of one parathyroid gland. Multiple-gland disease (MGD) is defined in patients with more than one pathological parathyroid gland. The frequency of occurrence of MGD is from 7% to 33%.Our aim is to report a case of primary hyperparathyroidism with MGD and to describe its diagnostic and therapeutic features.Case Report: A 55-year-old man presented with 1-year...

Introduction: Primary mucinous carcinoma of the thyroid gland is extremely rare. To the best of our knowledge, only nine cases have been reported in the literature. Our aim is to report a case of primary mucinous carcinoma of the thyroid gland and to describe its diagnostic and prognostic features.Case Report: A 55-year-old man referred to our department for a 2-month history of an anterior neck mass associated with dysphagia. Physical exam showed a 4-cm...

Introduction: Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is rare. This highly aggressive malignant tumor accounts for 2 – 3 % of all thyroid gland neoplasms. ATC continues to be one of the deadliest diseases worldwide and carries a very poor prognosis. The aim of this study was to describe the treatment modalities of ATC and its prognostic features.Methods: A retrospective study of patients with ATC treated in our department between 2004 and 2021.<p cla...

Introduction: Fourth branchial cleft cyst are commonly reported as recurrent low-neck abscesses, acute suppurative thyroiditis, and neck masses. We report an accidental finding of a fourth branchial cleft as a suspected thyroid nodule. Case presentation: We present a case of a 47-year-old woman who consulted the Ear, Nose, and Throat department of our hospital with a 4-year history of thyroid nodule. The thyroid nodule was discovered incidentally on ultr...

Introduction: Ectopic location of the parathyroid glands has been described in 10-15% of patients with hyperparathyroidism. Upper cervical localization is exceptional and may be missed by preoperative localization techniques. We report a rare case of parathyroid adenoma of the upper jugulo-carotid region.Observation: A 41-year-old woman with no notable pathological history presented diffuse osteoarticular pain. Physical examination showed a right superio...

Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism is associated with lithiasis, but this has been universally considered to refer to kidney lithiasis. Sialolithiasis as a comorbidity or result of primary hyperparathyroidism is uncommon. We report a rare case of submandibular lithiasis in a child and discuss the etiological assessment of this condition.Materials and Methods: We report a rare case of submandibular lithiasis in a child revealing primary hyperparath...

The aim of this study is to report a case of an unusual presentation of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma and describe its clinical, radiological and management particularities. Observation: We report the case of a 60 year-old female patient who presented with a two-week history of progressive aphagia, associated with hemoptysis. She also described recent shortness of breath, and a painless cervical mass evolving for 10 months, rapidly enlarging during the last four weeks. Her medi...

Background: Thyroid nodules found in patients with Graves’ disease have a higher likelihood of being malignant. Management of these association is controversial.Objectives: To discuss clinical and therapeutic features of this association.Materials and methods: We report three cases of thyroid cancer occurring in Graves’ disease, treated surgically at our department.Results: There were three patients...

Objective: Our aim is to describe the epidemiological, clinical and paraclinical features of intrathyroidal parathyroid cysts (PCs). Materiel and Methods : We report 2 cases of intrathyroidal PC treated in our ENT department. Results : We report 2 cases of non-functioning intrathyroidal PCs: 2 women (22 and 45 years old). They were referred to our department for anterior neck mass lasting for an average of 13 months. They had no co...