Endocrine Abstracts

Background: β-thalassemia is associated with increased iron overload in endocrine tissues, including parathyroid glands. The occurrence of unbalanced calcium (Ca)-phosphorous (P) metabolism, such as chronic HPT, is higher in these patients compared to the general population. However, data about prevalence and presentation of HPT in this setting are scanty.Aim: To explore the biochemical characteristics of Ca-P metabolism, particularly the prevalence...

Background: Patients with CHH and KS share eunuchoid body proportions of skeleton compared to normal male subjects. On the contrary, testosterone levels at puberty are lower in CHH patients compared to KS patients.Aim: To compare anthropometric measurements of adult male CHH vs KS patients.Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional, observational study was conducted. CHH patients were subdivided into 2 subgroups according to the timin...

Background: A possible association between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV)-2 pandemic and subacute thyroiditis (SAT) has been reported.Objectives: To evaluate SAT clinical characteristics, correlating them to virus exposure and/or vaccine and to evaluate thyroid function according to the length of time after symptoms onset.Methods: We performed a prospective, observational, multi-centre study, considering t...