Endocrine Abstracts

BackgroundSubacute thyroiditis (SAT) has been related to acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). We evaluated the incidence and the severity of SAT due to SARS-CoV-2.MethodsA cross-sectional, retrospective study was conducted at the Endocrinology Unit of University-Hospital of Pisa, Italy. All patients experiencing SAT arisen within a period of 15 days earlier and yet untreated, assessed from J...

BackgroundThyrotoxicosis is a common immune-related adverse event in patients treated with PD1 or PD-L1 blockade. A detailed endocrinological assessment, including thyroid ultrasound and scintigraphy is missing, as are data on response to treatment and follow-up. Aim of the study was to better characterize the thyrotoxicosis secondary to immune checkpoint inhibitors, gaining insights into pathogenesis and informing management.Metho...

Context: Thyrotoxicosis is the most common endocrine adverse event due totreatment with anti-PD1 and anti-PD-L1. The most common form is destructive thyrotoxicosis whereas persistent, supposedly autoimmune hyperthyroidism (Graves’ hyperthyroidism) is rare. The possible role of thyroid imaging (neck ultrasound and scintigraphy) in the differential diagnosis has never evaluated.Aim: To evaluate the usefulness of neck ultrasound and 99Tc- s...