Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Some studies suggest a possible link between autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) and thyroid cancer (TC). However, existing data is inconsistent, and no consensus exists regarding this question.Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the association between TC and AITD, namely Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) and Graves’ disease (GD).Methods: We conducted a retrospective and observational study of all pati...

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a clinical entity characterized by the infiltration of fat into the liver associated with hepatic inflammation. The etiology is unknown, however its most frequently observed in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM 2), obesity or insulin resistance. DM 2 is an independent risk factor for the progression of NASH. Usually there are no symptoms, so it is not possible to estimate its prevalence. The treatment focuses on the control of a...

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a clinical entity characterized by the infiltration of fat into the liver associated with hepatic inflammation. The etiology is unknown, however its most frequently observed in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM 2), obesity or insulin resistance. DM 2 is an independent risk factor for the progression of NASH. Usually there are no symptoms, so it is not possible to estimate its prevalence. The treatment focuses on the control of a...