Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction A few adrenal masses may elude characterization on cross-sectional imaging and remain indeterminate. These include lipid-poor adenomas, adrenal metastases and carcinomas and phaeochromocytomas. It is important to distinguish between them, as phaeochromocytomas can be fatal if operated without preoperative blockade. Their clinical spectrum varies, from dramatic symptoms and signs including paroxysmal headache, flushing, diaphoresis, hyper...

Introduction A few adrenal masses may elude characterization on cross-sectional imaging and remain indeterminate. These include lipid-poor adenomas, adrenal metastases and carcinomas and phaeochromocytomas. It is important to distinguish between them, as phaeochromocytomas can be fatal if operated without preoperative blockade. Their clinical spectrum varies, from dramatic symptoms and signs including paroxysmal headache, flushing, diaphoresis, hyper...

Objectives: The interplay between thyroid function and metabolic state has been studied in many population subgroups. For pregnant women thyroid and metabolic parameters, including glucose homeostasis, are of great importance for a successful outcome. We examined aspects of thyroid function in relation to GDM and BMI in pregnant women referred to our Department.Methods: We studied 520 women during 24th – 32nd gestation week. De...