Endocrine Abstracts

Aim of the work: The effects of subclinical hyperthyroidism (SCH) on bone and heart have been well documented. Effects on other parameters like lipids metabolism and weight regulation have also been reported but mainly in cross-sectional studies. The potential benefits of treatment of endogenous subclinical hyperthyroidism are more controversial as few large controlled studies on clinical outcomes have been performed. ATA guidelines recommend treatment according to the severit...

Case report: A 81-year-old male patient suffering from a Gleason 9 pT3aN0M0R1 prostatic adenocarcinoma was treated with radical prostatectomy and adjuvant radiotherapy in 2014. He presented in outpatient clinic for lumbar pain in October 2018. A 18F-NaF PET/CT showed diffuse metastatic bone involvement. Laboratory results showed hypophosphatemia (0.52 mmol/L, N: 0.75–1.39), normal renal function, normocalcemia (2.35 mmol/L, N: 2.20–2.55), normal 25-OH vitamin D (36 μg/L, N: 30...

Objectives: To systematically characterize autonomously functioning thyroid nodules (AFTN) by clinical, biological and imaging methods, cytology and histology when indicated.Design: Prospective, single-center study conducted from March 2018 until September 2021, in 901 consecutive patients with 67 AFTN evaluated.Methods: Enrolled patients underwent 99mTcO4 scintigraphy evaluation of thyroid function, ultrasound (US) usin...