Endocrine Abstracts

Adrenal Lymphoma is extremely rare with fewer than 200 cases reported. The most common subtype is the diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Malignant lymphoma arising in the endocrine glands represents only 3% of extranodal malignant lymphomas and is usually confined to the thyroid gland. NK/T-cell lymphoma presents primarily in the nasopharynx and sinuses. Although involvement of the adrenal glands can be seen in disseminated disease, primary presentation with adrenal masses and adr...

Background: Radioactive Iodine (RAI) is one of the main treatment modalities of hyperthyroidism. Its success rate seems to differs. Lithium efficacy as adjuvant therapy to RAI remains debatable.Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of lithium carbonate as an adjuvant therapy to RAI in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.Methods: This is 24 weeks prospective study carried out in the Endocrinology Unit, Penang General Hospital. L...