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ea0073aep672 | Thyroid | ECE2021

Side-effects of calcitonin stimulation tests with calcium gluconate

Baetu Mara , Olariu Cristina , Nitu Ileana , Moldoveanu Gabriel , Corneci Cristina , Badiu Corin

IntroductionOver time, different substances and protocols have been used and tested for stimulating calcitonin (CT). Some of them proved to be useful in diagnosing medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). However, these are associated with side-effects, with various duration, intensity and severity.ObjectiveTo report the side-effects observed during CT stimulation test with calcium (Ca) gluconate.<p class="abst...
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ea0063p799 | Thyroid 2 | ECE2019

Cut-off values for basal and calcium stimulated calcitonin for the diagnosis of precocious medullary thyroid carcinoma

Băetu Mara , Olariu Cristina Alexandra , Stancu Cristina , Dobrescu Ruxandra , Moldoveanu Gabriel , Corneci Cristina , Caragheorgheopol Andra , Ioachim Dumitru , Badiu Corin

Introduction: Thresholds of basal (bCT) or stimulated serum calcitonin (sCT) levels for the diagnosis of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) aren’t specified in current revised MTC guidelines.Objective: We aim to setfemale (F) specific thresholds for bCT and sCT for MTC diagnosis.Methods: CT samples were measured during calcium-stimulation test (25 mg/kg BW adapted to ideal body mass index) before and at 2, 5 and 10 minutes afte...
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