Endocrine Abstracts

Objective: To know characteristics of patients older than 80 years with thyroid disease.Patients and methods: Prospective 6-month study in which we analyze characteristics of patients that have been treated and followed for thyroid disease in endocrinology consult.Results: Hundred and fifteen patients were analyzed of them, 23 men and 92 women, with 83.78±2.12 years-old. Comorbidities. Arterial hypertension 53%, previous neopl...

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common condition. The prevalence since the introduction of multichannel analysers is approximately 1:1000, with the older female being the typical patient. PHPT is predominantly a sporadic disorder. Surgery remains the only curative approach to most primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), medical treatment with cinacalcet has been proven to be an alternative for patients with hyperparathyroidism.Objective: Analyze trea...