Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Primary and metastatic testicular neuroendocrine tumours (por mTNETs) are rare and account for less than 1% of testicular tumours. Testicular mass is the commonest presentation, with radical orchidectomy being treatment of choice. Carcinoid syndrome is rare at 1-3 % of cases. Carcinoid heart disease is even more rare in TNET but notably the right testicular vein drains into inferior vena cava (IVC) and left testicular vein drains into left renal vein then IVC byp...

Background: Hypercalcaemia of malignancy (HCM) is the commonest metabolic complication of malignancies. However, this is relatively rare among patients with neuroendocrine tumors (NET). Management of HCM remains a challenge for clinicians, especially in cases of refractory hypercalcaemia.Case Report: A 37-year-old lady was referred to the NET service in June 2021 following the finding on imaging of a huge inoperable pancreatic mass with peritumoural vari...

Background: Structured patient education has been used in chronic medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, demonstrating both acceptability and improved outcomes. Here, we pilot the concept of group-based nutritional and dietary education in patients with NEN, delivered by specialist experts.Aim: To evaluate 3 outcomes: 1) acceptability, 2) effectiveness and 3) improving accessibility to specialist experts in group education settings, advising on nu...