Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is a transient thyrotoxic state characterized by suppressed TSH and low uptake of iodine 123 on thyroid scanning. SAT is a self limiting, possibly viral and inflammatory thyroid disorder that is usually associated with thyroid pain and systemic symptoms. Many factors can cause SAT. Infections are considered the most common cause. Vaccines can also lead to SAT.Case report: A 46-year-old male with a history of type 1 ...

Familial hypocalciuria hypercalcemia (FHH) is an autossomal dominant condition caused by mutations in the calcium sensing receptor gene. It is characterized by moderate hypercalcemia, with normal or slightly elevated PTH levels and hypocalciuria secondary to the increased calcium reabsorption at the distal tubule level.We present a case report of a 16 year old patient, who was referred to our department at the age of 14 because of obesity (BMI: 36.9 K/m<...

PRIMARA is the first observational study to describe the demographic and clinical profiles of adults with primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) receiving cinacalcet in daily clinics across European countries.Patients with pHPT aged ≥18 years without prior cinacalcet treatment were eligible. Initial cinacalcet dosage and subsequent dose changes were at the investigator’s discretion. Information on dosing, biochemistry and adverse drug reactions (A...

Background: Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PanNETs) are highly prevalent in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) and one of the main causes of mortality. Conventional imaging is the mainstay of PanNET screening/surveillance in MEN1. This study aims to assess the diagnostic accuracy of conventional pancreatic imaging studies and to determine the added value of pancreatic fine needle aspirations (FNA) for the diagnosis of MEN1-related PanNETs.Meth...