Endocrine Abstracts

ObjectivePrimary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is the most common cause of hypercalcemia. A group of patients who were followed up with a diagnosis of PHPT had normal calcium levels with high parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. For the diagnosis of normocalcemic PHPT, secondary causes of hyperparathyroidism such as vitamin D deficiency should be excluded. In this study, the data of 318 PHPT patients who were operated were retrospectively analyzed, and biochem...

IntroductionExtramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) is a plasma cell neoplasm of extraosseous tissues. Less than 5% of all plasma cell neoplasms develop extramedullary. EMP is most common in the upper respiratory tract and oral cavity. The thyroid gland is one of the extremely rare regions. It is more common in men and the average age at diagnosis is 55. Primary thyroid plasmacytoma is one of the rare thyroid neoplasms. It often manifests as a rapidly growing ...

IntroductionIt is recommended to determine levothyroxine (LT4) dose individually in patients with hypothyroidism. However, higher doses of LT4 therapy are required to achieve target TSH levels in significant number of patients. Oral LT4 absorption occurs in the small intestine, especially in the jejunum and proximal ileum, while a small amount is absorbed in duodenum. Causes of LT4 malabsorption include helicobacter pylori infection, chronic atrophic gas...

ObjectiveRadioactive iodine (RAI) therapy is widely used in both diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant thyroid diseases. It is generally a well tolerated therapy. Bone marrow suppression is often a temporary side effect with a decrease in white blood cells and platelets up to 6–10 weeks. In this study, we aimed to examine hematological changes in patients who received RAI treatment for benign or malignant diseases of the thyroid.<p cla...