Endocrine Abstracts

IntroductionPituitary gland tumors constitute approximately 10–15% of primary brain tumors, and posterior pituitary tumors are extremely rare. Granular cell tumor (GCT) is a low grade non-neuroendocrine neoplasm. Here, we will present our case who was found to have GCT during follow-up of diabetes insipidus (DI).CaseA 23-year-old male patient applied to our outpatient clinic for routine control. 12 years...

Introduction: Acromegaly is a chronic disease caused by excess growth hormone (GH) release from an adenoma caused by somatotroph cells of pituitary gland.In acromegaly, it is known that the risk of thyroid and colon cancer is increased 8 and 4 times, respectively, compared to the normal population.Moderate hypercalcemia, due to vitaminD activation, is seen in acromegaly, but overt hypercalcemia, generally secondary to primary hyperparathyroidism, is rare.Combination of acromeg...

BackgroundPrimary thyroid lymphoma (PTL) is defined as a lymphoma involving only the thyroid gland or the thyroid gland and adjacent (regional) neck lymph nodes. Primary lymphomas of the thyroid are uncommon tumours, representing approximately 5% of the thyroid neoplasms and 2% of extranodal lymphomas. The most characteristic presentation is that of a rapidly enlarging neck mass often associated with dysphagia [5]. The majority of patients are euthyroid ...

IntroductionType 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia are primarily managed with lifestyle modifications, self-monitoring of blood glucose, and medication. Patients who are obese and cannot achieve normal blood glucose levels despite diet, exercise, and multiple medications may be considered for bariatric surgery. Many diabetic patients with very high triglyceride levels are at high risk for ASCVD and therefore after triglyceride levels are con...

BackgroundThe risk of cancer is relatively higher in Graves’ patients presenting simultaneously with thyroid nodules. Radioiodine (RAI) therapy recommended in intermediate-high risk differentiated thyroid carcinoma may be associated with worsening of a pre-existing Graves’ orbitopathy (GO) or developing a new onset. The impact of RAI therapy in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer on the course of a pre-exisiting GO has not been specific...