Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGLs) are rare tumors of the chromaffin tissue characterised by catecholamine excess. Cardiovascular complications, such as hypertensive crisis and catecholamine-induced cardiomyopathy, are known to be the most frequent causes of life-threatening events in PPGLs patients.Design: We analysed records of patients diagnosed with PPGLs in one referral centre from Romania between 1976 and 2021 (n= 1...

Introduction: Bilateral pheochromocytomas (PHEOs) most often occur as components of hereditary syndromes: MEN2A, VHL disease or neurofibromatosis. The best surgical technique in such cases is yet disputed between cortical sparing or total adrenalectomy. Two important complications are related to each surgical technique: adrenal insufficiency (AI) or recurrence-which one is more harmful for the patient?Aim: To evaluate the complications (recurrence, AI) r...

Introduction: New-onset hyperandrogenism is rare in postmenopausal women and is usually associated with causes such as ovarian hyperthecosis, androgen-secreting tumor or medication. Patients with hyperandrogenism and breast cancer need a special attention when choosing the treatment.Case history: A 46-year old woman diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer at 37 years old, for which she underwent surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and horm...