Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Parathyroid cysts (PCs) are uncommon lesions. They represent less than 0.5% of parathyroid lesions. Cysts are divided into two groups, functional and non-functional, in relation to their hormonal characteristics. Non-functioning ones make up 80 – 90% of PCs.We discussed three cases of non-functioning parathyroid cysts that we surgically excised.Methods: We report 3 cases of non-functioning PCs treated in our department.<p class="ab...

Introduction: In 80–90% of cases, the cause of sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism is adenoma of one parathyroid gland. Multiple-gland disease (MGD) is defined in patients with more than one pathological parathyroid gland. The frequency of occurrence of MGD is from 7% to 33%.Our aim is to report a case of primary hyperparathyroidism with MGD and to describe its diagnostic and therapeutic features.Case Report: A 55-year-old man presented with 1-year...

Introduction: Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is rare. This highly aggressive malignant tumor accounts for 2 – 3 % of all thyroid gland neoplasms. ATC continues to be one of the deadliest diseases worldwide and carries a very poor prognosis. The aim of this study was to describe the treatment modalities of ATC and its prognostic features.Methods: A retrospective study of patients with ATC treated in our department between 2004 and 2021.<p cla...

Vocal morbidity related to the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve following thyroidectomyObjectives: Damage to the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve (EBSLN) can cause a vocal morbidity following thyroidectomy. However its diagnosis is challenging. Here we aim to determine the vocal, endoscopic and acoustic characteristics of a damage of the EBSLN as well as factors associated to its occurrence.Materials a...

Objectives: Vocal alteration can occur following thyroidectomy with or without a damage of laryngeal nerves. Multiple factors can increase the risk of vocal alteration. We aim to determine the impact of surgery extent on vocal symptoms and endoscopic and acoustic findings.Materials and methods: In this prospective study, we evaluated the vocal alteration in patients undergoing a partial (PT) or total thyroidectomy (TT). We performed a vocal assessment pr...