Endocrine Abstracts

IntroductionObesity is a global health challenge, with more than 50% of the world´s obese population residing in LMICs. Although adiposity is a well-known major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, the delivery of effective NCDs interventions is still a challenge to health systems. About 85% of the NCDs premature deaths occur in LMICs. Obesity is more prevalent in women than men, however the bu...

IntroductionEctopic Cushing’s syndrome (ECS) is a rare entity caused by ACTH secretion by a non-pituitary tumor. The management of these patients is challenging due to its low frequency and limited experienced. The objective of this study was to describe the patients with ECS treated in the Division of Endocrinology at the Ramón y Cajal University Hospital (Madrid, Spain) in the last six years.Methods<p class="abstext...

Introduction: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are an effective treatment for advanced cancer, but they are not free from immune-related adverse events (irAEs). A common irAES is thyroid dysfunction (TD-irAEs) and, as such, may influence patient survival and response to ICIs.Objetives: The aim was to determine the incidence and characteristics of TD-irAEs among patients with advanced cancer treated with ICIs in a real-life setting and to investigate t...

Objective: To evaluate the impact of a decision support system (DSS) based on artificial intelligence (AI) -KoiosDS- on ultrasound (US) image analysis and risk stratification in thyroid nodules.Material and methods: Retrospective US study of all thyroid nodules with histologic (AP) result from June 2020 to December 2021. Diagnostic performance of US with ACR-TIRADS, by six endocrinologists and DSS, before and after the use of AI was evaluated.<p clas...

Introduction: Obesity is a known risk factor for hypovitaminosis D and although several studies point out that higher adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (Diet-Med) is associated with higher dietary vitamin D intake, there are very limited data on the influence of Diet-Med on serum 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D (25OHD) levels. Our aim was to evaluate the relationship between adherence to Diet-Med and vitamin D status in obese patients.Material and Methods: Retros...

Introduction: Percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) or thyroid enolisation is a minimally invasive technique applicable to benign cystic thyroid nodules, not adhered to neighbouring structures, due to local compressive symptoms or aesthetic discomfort. Classically, the treatment of choice for these nodules has been simple aspiration, followed by surgery in refractory cases. Currently, PEI has emerged as an alternative to surgery due to its high efficacy, speed, safety, low rate...

Introduction: Jugular vein agenesis is an extremely rare condition and its prevalence is not well-established. Case reports in the medical literature are limited, emphasizing the rarity of this anatomical variation.Case Presentation: Agenesis of the jugular vein is a rare anatomical variation characterized by the congenital absence or significant underdevelopment of the jugular vein, an essential vascular structure in the venous drainage of the head and ...

Introduction: Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine neoplasia, with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) being the subtype that represents 75 - 80% of cases; with an indolent character and a 10-year survival rate greater than 90%. Vascular infiltration is very rare in this type of tumors, which usually spread through the lymphatic route. The treatment of choice continues to be surgery with adjuvant radioiodine based on the risk stratification of recurrence and radiotherapy ...

Introduction: Achieving glycemic goals remains a challenge for many people with T1D despite recent technological advances. Integrated systems and closed loops pumps have shown significant improvements in glycemic control in clinical studies as well as in real life conditions.Objective: Assess the performance of the systems Tandem Control-IQ and DIABELOOP in people with T1D comparing the glucosa readings before and after having the device for 14 days....

Introduction: Vitamin D is considered a fat-soluble vitamin and a fundamental prohormone in mineral and bone metabolism, with an immunoregulatory, cardiovascular and neuroprotective effect, among others. Vitamin D can be found as vitamin D2 or ergocalciferol and vitamin D3 or cholecalciferol. The main source of vitamin D comes from ultraviolet radiation in sunlight, but it is also obtained through food. Vitamin D deficiency is very prevalent in Europe, with a significant peak ...