Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Appendiceal neuroendocrine neoplasms (ANEN) account for approximately 50% of all primary tumors of the appendix and are between the first and third-most frequent gastrointestinal neuroendocrine neoplasms. Data regarding trends in incidence, management and prognosis of ANEN is limited.Aims: To evaluate temporal trends in ANEN incidence, evaluation and management over a 13-year period.Materials and methods: Appendectomy...

Background: Bisphosphonates are effective in malignancy-related hypercalcemia and have been beneficial in parathyroid-hormone (PTH)-dependent hypercalcemia in small randomized-controlled trials. However, data regarding efficacy and safety in PTH-dependent hypercalcemia is limited, and pamidronate is not indicated for this condition.Objective: To evaluate efficacy and safety of pamidronate in moderate-severe PTH-dependent hypercalcemia. Control groups wer...