Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Multi Nodular Goitre(MNG) has a slow, progressive growth. An apparently asymptomatic MNG can already have caused retrosternal upper airway obstruction. Yet MNG can also cause compressive manifestations without retrosternal extension. Timing of surgery can be critical for patients with a large goitre. The evidence is poor to guide management of large MNG with absolute indications for surgery. The aim of this uni-centre study is to analyze patients with large MNG a...

Introduction: The low incidence rate of adrenocortical carcinoma requires a multidisciplinary approach in which specialised surgery has an essential role as complete resection of the primary tumour is the only chance of cure.In order to improve patient care, insight into surgical results within the ACC population is essential. In 2007, a Dutch Adrenal Network Registry has been created encompassing care and outcome of patients treated for ACC in The Nethe...