Endocrine Abstracts

A 72-year-old male patient presented to the ER because of general weakness, myalgia, frequent paroxysms of atrial fibrillation, shortness of breath, and hoarseness. The symptoms persisted for two months, gradually worsening and causing him to lose weight. At some point, he noticed redness of the sclera and soreness of the eyeballs. Paroxysms of rapid atrial fibrillation have been known for more than 15 years, so he had amiodarone in therapy. His initial laboratory findings sho...

Background: Learning through various online platforms is very common nowadays and its popularity has increased especially during the pandemic period. Nowadays, medical professionals are turning more than ever to online education through available online books, websites, and various online platforms. The aim of this study was to show that virtual training can improve the knowledge and confidence of young endocrinologists.Methods: The Croatian Section for ...

Introduction: Mitotane is widely used to treat adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) and remains the mainstay of treatment along with surgery. The aim of this study is to evaluate the adverse side effects of mitotane treatment.Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 36 patients with ACC, ENSAT stage I- IV, who were treated with mitotane in an adjuvant or palliative setting. Patients with ENSAT stage IV who died within 6 months after surgery wer...