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ea0081ep1216 | Late Breaking | ECE2022

T4+T3 combination therapy of refractory hypothyroidism to levothyroxine treatment, in a subject after ablative radioactive iodine treatment for differentiated thyroid cancer. A case report and review of literature.

Kermaj Marjeta , Zaimi Irsa , Resuli Klotilda , Kapia Mariola , Ylli Agron

Introduction: Hypothyroidism is considered refractory to oral levothyroxine substitution, when there is biochemical (serum level of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) above the upper target level) or clinical evidence of hypothyroidism, despite increasing dosages of oral levothyroxine beyond 2.5 μg/kg daily. In these circumstances, further increments in the dosage of levothyroxine may not always be the most appropriate intervention. In such a situation, physicians need to ...
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ea0090p341 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023

Prevalence and Impact of Diabetes Mellitus in Adult Tuberculosis Patients;A Cross-Sectional Study

Xhardo Hysenbelli Elona , Hysenbelli Bledar , Ylli Dorina , Smaja Genta

Background: Both diabetes mellitus (DM) and tuberculosis (TB) are major public health problems and among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The TB-DM coexistence is known to complicate TB care, control and prevention. Globally, 10.4 million TB cases exists, of them 10 % are linked to DM. People with DM are at four to five times higher risk of getting infected with tuberculosis and evidence show poor TB treatment outcomes. This study purposed to evaluate t...
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ea0049ep571 | Diabetes complications | ECE2017

Diabetes mellitus as an important comorbidity in patient with sepsis

Puca Entela , Puca Edmond , Ylli Agron , Pipero Pellumb

Sepsis represents the host’s systemic inflammatory response to a severe infection. It is a common condition in hospital settings and is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Since1992 the knowledge about sepsis epidemiology has clearly improved. There are differences in epidemiologic data about sepsis identification in different countries. The aim of our study is to make a panoramic view of sepsis at the service of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital...
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ea0041ep65 | Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's) | ECE2016

Schmidt’s syndrome – case report

Puca Entela , Olldashi Blertina , Lumi Ema , Bitri Sonila , Ylli Agron

Introduction: Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type II (PGA-II) or Schmidt’s syndrome is a very rare autoimmune disorder and difficult to diagnose because the symptoms of this syndrome depends on the gland which gets involved first. Approximately 14–20 people per million population are affected by polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type II. It is characterised by the obligatory occurrence of autoimmune Addison’s disease in combination with thyroid autoimmune dis...
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ea0041ep1076 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2016

Secondary hypothyroidism and the tarsal tunnel syndrome

Dyrmishi Blertina , Olldashi Taulant , Borici Neritan , Fureraj Thanas , Ylli Agron

Clinical Case: We referred one case with primary hypothyroidism and tarsal tunnel syndrome. The boy 11 6/12 years old was presents in our clinic with fatigue, obesity, difficulty during walking, low performance in school, hyposthenia and dementia. His weight was 48 kg +3.8 DS; height 153 cm +2 DS; the patient has bilateral symptoms of the tarsal tunnel syndrome and his foot symptom was aggravated by walking. The hormonal values were: TSH 2.3 mUI/ml (0.35–4.04); FT4 0.54 n...
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ea0035p1019 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2014

Oral solution of levothyroxine vs tablets in subclinical hypothyroidism: evaluation of outcomes

Pastore Renato , Mentuccia Daniela , Ylli Dorina , Ilaria Giordani , Simona Frontoni

Introduction: Oral levothyroxine (LT4) is the standard treatment for hypothyroidism and serum TSH represents the best marker for assessing the proper LT4 dose. The absorption and bioequivalence of different commercial LT4 preparations might be variable. The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of levothyroxine oral solution vs tablets.Methods: Fifty-eight patients (six males, 52 females; average age, 46.9±12....
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ea0035p1127 | Thyroid Cancer | ECE2014

Puca Entela , Koza Kadir Burak , Puca Edmond , Ylli Agron

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is found in a high proportion of resected thyroid specimens. There has been considerable controversy as to whether having HT predisposes a patient to papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) and conflicting data have been reported with regard to HT and risk of malignancy. The aim of this study was to evaluate coexistence of PTC with HT.Materials and methods: This is a retrospective study done at American Hospital 2 from April 2011...
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ea0070aep220 | Bone and Calcium | ECE2020

Fahr’s disease in primary hypoparathyroidism – a case report

Haxhiraj Adela , Hoxha Violeta , Husi Gerond , Kermaj Marjeta , Ylli Agron

Introduction: Basal ganglia calcification or Fahr’s Syndrome is a rare form of neurological disorder. Its prevalence goes from 2 to 12.5 %. It can be primary (idiopathic) or secondary (from metabolic disorders especially from hypoparathyroidism).We present the case of a female patient with hypoparathyroidism and secondary Fahr’s Disease.Case description: The patient L.J. 61 years old, from Pogradec, Albania, who came to the emergency room wit...
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ea0070ep159 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2020

Serum 25-oh vitamine d level in patient with Psoriasis in Korca, Albania- A case-control study

Lumi Ema , Ramollari Laura , Vasili Ermira , Ylli Agron

Background: Psoriasis is a common chronic, inflammatory skin disease that may exhibit a variety of clinical manifestations. Psoriasis has also been identified as a multisystem chronic inflammatory disorder associated with multiple comorbidities. Recently has been reported a role for vitamin D in the pathogenesis of different skin diseases, including psoriasis.Aim: The objective of this study was to measure the serum level of vitamin D in patients with ps...
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ea0032p782 | Obesity | ECE2013

Prevalence of obesity, diabetes and prediabetes in Tirana, the capital of Albania 2010–2011

Toti Florian , Bruka Luftime , Kelmendi Matilda , Cakerri Luljeta , Ylli Agron

Introduction: Obesity and diabetes are strongly associated as causes of morbi-mortality in developing countries. The aim of our study was to evaluate the prevalence of overweight, obesity and undiagnosed diabetes in Tirana district, where 1/4 of the total population lives.Method: Anthropometric and capillary glucose measures for healthy people unknown of diabetes. Diabetes familiar anamnesis, HTA treatment and smoking were included in the questionnaire.<...
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