Endocrine Abstracts

Case history: A 30-year old female presented with a 10-month history of enlarging neck mass, fatigue and weight gain. Assessment by her GP found her to have a large smooth goitre and biochemical hypothyroidism. The patient had a history of intestinal failure secondary to mitochondrial disorder. As a result of intestinal failure she was entirely dependent on parenteral nutrition and was intolerant of any oral intake, with venting of her stomach to reduce pain. She was referred ...

Background: Non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPA) account for 30-35% of pituitary adenomas. They can lead to hypopituitarism and visual field defects. Trans-sphenoidal resection of pituitary adenoma remains the treatment of choice.Methods: We compared clinical, biochemical, and imaging characteristics of NFPAs at presentation with post-surgical outcomes in a retrospective cohort study. Patients who underwent end...

Background: Non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPA) account for 30-35% of pituitary adenomas. They can lead to hypopituitarism and visual field defects. Trans-sphenoidal resection of pituitary adenoma remains the treatment of choice.Methods: We compared clinical, biochemical, and imaging characteristics of NFPAs at presentation with post-surgical outcomes in a retrospective cohort study. Patients who underwent end...