Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Preoperative localization of parathyroid adenomas still remains a problem, despite advances in imaging of the parathyroid gland. The purpose of our presentation was to present our attitude in the diagnosis and the treatment of parathyroid adenomas and in case of recurrence.Method: Our study includes 33 cases of primary hyperparathyroidism treated in our department, during a period of 15 years (2002–2017). All patients ...

Introduction: The definition of a substernal goiter is not univocal, several definitions have been advanced. It poses difficulties by its therapeutic features and management. The aim of this presentation was to detail the particularities of the management of substernal goiters and their therapeutic difficulties.Methods: This is a retrospective study carried out on 40 patients with substernal goiter admitted to our department and treated during a period o...

Introduction: Parapharyngeal abscesses develop at the pharyngeal lateral wall. It is a rare infectious complication. The starting point is most often a pharyngeal infection that extends through the fibers of the upper constrictor muscles of the pharynx. The dental origin is more rare. It raises the problem of therapeutic management. The aim of this presentation was to detail the clinical diagnostic aspects of parapharyngeal abscesses in diabetics and to detail the therapeutic ...