Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0049ep872 | Clinical case reports - Pituitary/Adrenal | ECE2017

Endosalpingiosis – re-thinking risk tumours in acromegaly

Magalhaes Daniela , Bettencourt-Silva Rita , Leitao Patricia , Morgado Paulo , Souto-Moura Conceicao , Carvalho Davide

Introduction: There is circumstantial evidence supporting a role of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor 1 in the development and progression of tumors. Endosalpingiosis is characterized by the presence of non-neoplastic fallopion tube-like epithelium in ectopic anatomical locations.Case report: A 45-year-old woman presented with a constant moderate to intense perianal pain limiting basic daily life activities. She also complained about pain at ...

ea0016p214 | Diabetes and cardiovascular diseases | ECE2008

Kidney transplantation and diabetes mellitus: continuous monitoring of glucose

Baptista Carla , Bastos Margarida , Guimaraes Joana , Leitao Patricia , Melo Miguel , Santos Jacinta , Barros Luisa , Bastos Carlos , Alves Rui , Carrilho Francisco , Mota Alfredo , Carvalheiro Manuela

Introduction: The benefits of intensive management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes have been well established in several studies, as DCCT and UKPDS, and include reduced of long term complications. Current guidelines target of A1c<7% is also to achieve in diabetic patient with kidney transplant. Methods to improve patientÂ’s ability to achieve this goal are being explored. Continuous monitoring of glucose in interstitial fluid allows the identification of glycemic excursi...