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ea0070aep599 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2020

Midparental height is an important predictive parameter in a late diagnosis of acromegaly and gigantism in adults. Single centre, pilot study

Bogusławska Anna , Gilis-Januszewska Aleksandra , Godlewska Magdalena , Olszewska Marta , Hubalewska-Dydejczyk Alicja , Starzyk Jerzy

Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare disorder caused by excessive growth hormone production. Common clinical manifestations are visual changes as well as serious systemic complications. In childhood and adolescence, excessive growth hormone production leads to abnormal tall stature. To date, only a few studies have been published focusing on analysing the growth of patients with acromegaly, in particular regarding the growth of their parents and siblings. A&#...

ea0090ep925 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2023

Serum AMH levels and insulin resistance in women with Hashimoto thyroiditis

Adamska Agnieszka , Buczyńska Angelika , Olszewska Marta , Łapińska Justyna , Łobacz Aleksandra , Winnicka Katarzyna , Siewko Katarzyna , Popławska-Kita Anna , Krętowski Adam

Objective: Women with Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT) could have fertility problems. Serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), which reflects functional ovarian reserve, is decreased in women with HT. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relation between serum levels of AMH and insulin resistance in women with HT compared to control group. Patients and methods: We examined 193 women: 37 subjects with HT, without previous history of treatment wit...