Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Simultaneous papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) of the same thyroid lobe is a very rare pathology. Purpose of the presentation: The objective of this work is to determine the clinical, histological and therapeutic aspects of an association of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) on the same thyroid lobe.Methods: We report 2 cases of PTC and FTC ...

Introduction: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) are two different types of thyroid carcinoma with significant different clinical and histological findings. Synchronous occurrence of these two carcinomas is uncommon. The aim of the study is to determinate the clinical, histological and therapeutic aspects of the coexistence of medullary and papillary thyroid carcinomas.Materials and Methods: We report two rare cases o...

Introduction: Total thyroidectomy is the most common surgical procedure for the treatment of thyroid diseases. Postoperative hypoparathyroidism and the resulting hypocalcemia are frequent complications after total thyroidectomy. The aim of this study was to assess the rate of postoperative hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy in order to identify potential risk factors. Methods: We designed a retrospective study including 387 patients with total ...

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. Common sites of metastatic spread are bone, lungs and liver. Metastases to the thyroid gland are exceptional.Objectives: The aim of the study is to document two rare cases of thyroid metastasis from breast carcinoma and to specify their clinical, radiological and therapeutic particularities.Methods: Review of 2 clinical cases of thyroid gland metastasis i...

Introduction: The thyroglossal duct cyst is frequently diagnosed in front of an anterior cervical swelling. Its degeneration is possible and observed in 1% to 2% of cases. The clinical feature is not specific, and the diagnosis of malignancy is most often established on final histological examination.Purpose of review: The purpose of this paper is to review the presentation of thyroglossal duct carcinoma and discuss the clinical and therapeutic particula...

Introduction: Parathyroid carcinoma is a very rare tumor. The reported incidence is between 0.5 to 5% of primary hyper parathyroidy in various series. This entity does not present any clinical or biological specificity compared to the parathyroid adenoma which exposes to diagnostic difficulties.Objective: The aim of our presentation is to study the clinical, therapeutic and evolutionary aspects of parathyroid carcinomas.Material an...

Introduction: Graves’ disease (GD) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by diffuse hyperplasia and excessive production of thyroid hormone. The association between thyroid carcinoma and GD is controversial. Thyroid nodular lesions in patients with GD should raise a high suspicion of carcinoma. The aim of this study is to focus on the possibility of an association between hyperthyroidism and thyroid Carcinoma.Materials and Methods: This is a retro...

Introduction: Anaplasic thyroid carcinoma is an extremely aggressive undifferentiated tumor of follicular cell origin. It is uncommon and comprising approximately 1% of all thyroid cancers.Purpose of the presentation: The objective of this work is to determine the clinical, histological and therapeutic aspects of anaplasic thyroid carcinoma.Methods: This is a retrospective study about 4 patients treated for an anaplasic thyroid car...

Introduction: Thyroid cancer is rare in the pediatric population, but thyroid carcinomas occurring in children carry a unique set of clinical, pathologic, and molecular characteristics. In comparison to adults, children more often present with aggressive, advanced stage disease. The aim of the study is to determinate the clinical, histological and therapeutic aspects of differentiated thyroid cancer in children and adolescents.Materials and Methods: This...

Introduction: Papillary and follicular thyroid carcinoma are the most frequent endocrine malignancy. Lymphatic metastases at the time of diagnosis are common in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). In these patients, most authors recommend a thyroidectomy with neck dissection. However, neck dissection can lead to numerous post-operative complications. Thus, careful pre-operative evaluation of cervical lymph node metastasis may be crucial, so that patients do not undergo unnece...