Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0016p785 | Thyroid | ECE2008

Isolated ACTH deficiency as a cause of impaired well-being in patients with primary hypothyroidism

Bender Gwendolyn , Cromme Claudia , Hahner Stefanie , Arlt Wiebke , Luster Markus , Reisch Nicole , Reinke Martin , Allolio Bruno

Objective: Isolated ACTH-deficiency (IAD) is considered a rare autoimmune endocrinopathy most frequently associated with autoimmune thyroid diseases (ATD). We have previously diagnosed IAD in four patients with primary hypothyroidism and negative TPO antibodies. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of undiagnosed IAD in patients with ATD.Methods: We studied 45 patients with ATD on stable L-thyroxine replacement (dose range...

ea0084ps3-15-133 | Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment | ETA2022

European thyroid association guideline on the management of pediatric thyroid nodules and thyroid carcinoma

Lebbink Chantal A. , Links Thera P , Czarniecka Agnieszka , P Dias Renuka , Elisei Rossella , Izatt Louise , Krude Heiko , Lorenz Kerstin , Luster Markus , Newbold Kate , Piccardo Arnoldo , Sobrinho Simoes Manuel , Takano Toru , Paul van Trotsenburg AS , A Verburg Frederik , M van Santen Hanneke

Objectives: At present no European recommendations for the management of pediatric thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) exist. Differences in clinical, molecular, and pathological characteristics between pediatric and adult DTC emphasize the need for specific recommendations for the pediatric population.Methods and results: An expert panel was instituted by the executive committee of the European Thyroid Association (ETA) including ...