Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The presence of antiphospholipid antibodies is associated pathogenically with thrombotic vascular events and resulting pregnancy complications. Studies support that antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) impair female fertility by interfering with endometrial decidualization and implantation. This meta-analysis aims to determine the prevalence of aPL in women undergoing assisted reproductive techniques (ART) for in Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET)....

Introduction: Ephrin receptors (EPHs) compose the largest known subfamily of receptors tyrosine kinases and are bound and interact with EPHs-interacting proteins (Ephrins). They have a role in tumor growth, invasion, angiogenesis and metastasis of several neoplasms. Aim of the study was to investigate the expression of EPH-A4, -A5, -B2 and -B5 in pituitary lesions. Material and Methods: Our study group consisted of 18 patients (9 males with median age 54...

BackgroundExtranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a rare condition that accounts for less than one-third of patients with NHL at diagnosis. The heart or the endocrine organs (adrenals) involvement is extremely rare.ObjectiveWe report an unusual case of extranodal B-cell NHL: DLBCL (diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma) presenting with heart and bilateral adrenal involvement.Design...