Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0016p533 | Obesity | ECE2008

Pentraxin 3 production in human visceral adipose tissue is associated with cardiovascular risk factors

Alberti Luisella , Gilardini Luisa , Girola Andrea , Micheletto Giancarlo , Peri Giuseppe , Doni Andrea , Mantovani Alberto , Invitti Cecilia

Pentraxin 3 (PTX3) is an acute phase protein expressed in the advanced atherosclerotic lesions and produced by endothelial cells, macrophages and, in rodents also by adipocytes under tumour necrosis factor α (TNFα) exposure. We investigated if PTX3 is expressed in human adipose tissue and is associated with cardiometabolic risk factors.Methods: Samples of subcutaneous (SAT) and omental visceral (VAT) adipose tissue were obtained from 21 obese (...

ea0090p420 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2023

Italian guidelines for the management of prolactinomas

Cozzi Renato , Simona Auriemma Renata , Pasquale De Menis Ernesto , Esposito Felice , Ferrante Emanuele , Iati Giuseppe , Mazzatenta Diego , Poggi Maurizio , Ruda Roberta , Tortora Fabio , Cruciani Fabio , Mitrova Zuzana , Saulle Rosella , Vecchi Simona , Basile Michele , Cappabianca Paolo , Paoletta Agostino , Papini Enrico , Persichetti Agnese , Samperi Irene , Scoppola Alessandro , Bozzao Alessandro , Caputo Marco , Doglietto Francesco , Ferrau Francesco , Lania Andrea , Laureti Stefano , Lello Stefano , Locatelli Davide , Maffei Pietro , Minniti Giuseppe , Peri Alessandro , Ruini Chiara , Settanni Fabio , Silvani Antonio , Veronese Nadia , Grimaldi Franco , Attanasio Roberto

Aim: This guideline (GL) is aimed at providing a reference for the management of prolactin (PRL)-secreting pituitary adenoma in non-pregnant adults.Methods: For each question, the panel identified potentially relevant outcomes, which were then rated for their impact on therapeutic choices.Results: The present GL provides recommendations about the roles of pharmacological and neurosurgical treatment for the management of prolactinom...