Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Parathyroid cysts (PCs) are uncommon lesions. They represent less than 0.5% of parathyroid lesions. Cysts are divided into two groups, functional and non-functional, in relation to their hormonal characteristics. Non-functioning ones make up 80 – 90% of PCs.We discussed three cases of non-functioning parathyroid cysts that we surgically excised.Methods: We report 3 cases of non-functioning PCs treated in our department.<p class="ab...

Introduction: Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is rare. This highly aggressive malignant tumor accounts for 2 – 3 % of all thyroid gland neoplasms. ATC continues to be one of the deadliest diseases worldwide and carries a very poor prognosis. The aim of this study was to describe the treatment modalities of ATC and its prognostic features.Methods: A retrospective study of patients with ATC treated in our department between 2004 and 2021.<p cla...

Introduction: Fourth branchial cleft cyst are commonly reported as recurrent low-neck abscesses, acute suppurative thyroiditis, and neck masses. We report an accidental finding of a fourth branchial cleft as a suspected thyroid nodule. Case presentation: We present a case of a 47-year-old woman who consulted the Ear, Nose, and Throat department of our hospital with a 4-year history of thyroid nodule. The thyroid nodule was discovered incidentally on ultr...

Introduction: Ectopic location of the parathyroid glands has been described in 10-15% of patients with hyperparathyroidism. Upper cervical localization is exceptional and may be missed by preoperative localization techniques. We report a rare case of parathyroid adenoma of the upper jugulo-carotid region.Observation: A 41-year-old woman with no notable pathological history presented diffuse osteoarticular pain. Physical examination showed a right superio...

Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism is associated with lithiasis, but this has been universally considered to refer to kidney lithiasis. Sialolithiasis as a comorbidity or result of primary hyperparathyroidism is uncommon. We report a rare case of submandibular lithiasis in a child and discuss the etiological assessment of this condition.Materials and Methods: We report a rare case of submandibular lithiasis in a child revealing primary hyperparath...

The aim of this study is to report a case of an unusual presentation of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma and describe its clinical, radiological and management particularities. Observation: We report the case of a 60 year-old female patient who presented with a two-week history of progressive aphagia, associated with hemoptysis. She also described recent shortness of breath, and a painless cervical mass evolving for 10 months, rapidly enlarging during the last four weeks. Her medi...

Introduction: Thyroidectomy is a quite common procedure. Major postoperative complications of total thyroidectomy, including recurrent laryngeal nerve injur and hypocalcemia are not infrequent. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence and risk factors of postoperative complications after total thyroidectomy.Methods: We retrospectively included patients who underwent total thyroidectomy over a period of 6 years. Hypocalcemia was defined as ...

Objectives: Vocal alteration can occur following thyroidectomy with or without a damage of laryngeal nerves. Multiple factors can increase the risk of vocal alteration. We aim to determine the impact of surgery extent on vocal symptoms and endoscopic and acoustic findings.Materials and methods: In this prospective study, we evaluated the vocal alteration in patients undergoing a partial (PT) or total thyroidectomy (TT). We performed a vocal assessment pr...