Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) or thyroid enolisation is a minimally invasive technique applicable to benign cystic thyroid nodules, not adhered to neighbouring structures, due to local compressive symptoms or aesthetic discomfort. Classically, the treatment of choice for these nodules has been simple aspiration, followed by surgery in refractory cases. Currently, PEI has emerged as an alternative to surgery due to its high efficacy, speed, safety, low rate...

Blackground: Parathyroid carcinoma is a malignant neoplasm affecting 0.5 to 5.0% of all patients suffering from primary hyperparathyroidism. This cancer continues to cause challenges for diagnosis and treatment because of its rarity, overlapping features with benign parathyroid disease.Case report: 50 years-old-woman, without relevant previous history. She begins to present asthenia, weakness of lower limbs, arthralgias, cramps and appearance of a painfu...