Endocrine Abstracts

A 57 year old man with a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus (HbA1c 80 mmol/mol) presented with right sided flank pain and weight loss. He reported a history of intermittent palpitations and headaches. CT with contrast demonstrated a right renal mass and right adrenal mass. MRI adrenal showed a 2.4 cm T2 hyperintense right adrenal lesion that demonstrated a stricture diffusion with no signal dropout on out of phase imaging and a 2 cm mass in the upper pole of ...

With widespread use of sensitive imaging techniques, an increasing number of thyroid nodules are being detected. Thyroid nodules are common and reported to occur in 60% of adults. Most are benign, asymptomatic and do not warrant further intervention. Once detected, however, most patients are referred to endocrinology and/or otorhinolaryngology services for further assessment, adding to the already lengthy waiting lists and contributing to patient stress. An audit was undertake...

C-peptide is a marker of pancreatic beta cell function and is used to investigate hypoglycaemic disorders and aid diabetes classification. An international consensus report (ADA/EASD) on the management of type 1 diabetes recommends C-peptide (with concurrent glucose) measurement, in individuals 3 years after diagnosis where there is uncertainty about diabetes classification. We conducted a retrospective audit of C-peptide testing among adult patients in Galway University Hospi...