Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0037ep454 | Diabetes (complications & therapy) | ECE2015

Lixisenatide improves glycaemic control and body composition in uncontrolled type 2 diabetic patients treated with insulin

Carral Florentino , Ayala Carmen , Pinero Antonia , Jimenez Ana Isabel , Exposito Coral , Garcia Concepcion

Objective: Evaluate the efficacy and safety of adding lixisenatide to uncontrolled type 2 diabetic (T2DM) patients treated with insulin.Methods: A prospective uncontrolled study was designed. Primary endpoints (measured at 3 and 6 months) were change in HbA1c, weight, and insulin doses. Variables analysed were: HbA1c level, insulin and other hypoglycaemic agents doses, capillary glucose tests, number and type of hypoglycaemias, side effects and body comp...

ea0037ep642 | Obesity and cardiovascular endocrinology | ECE2015

Patients' expectations and post-bariatric surgery satisfaction

Garrido Susana , Silva Isabel , Goncalves Luisa , Caldas Ana Rita , Cardoso M Helena

Introduction: Treatment satisfaction is simultaneously a cause and consequence of the success of bariatric surgery – not only it is a reflection of the efficacy of treatment, it also enhances weight loss. A questionnaire that evaluates this variable has recently been created and validated by the authors (Post-Bariatric Surgery Satisfaction Questionnaire).Objectives: To identify patients’ expectations regarding bariatric surgery; to identify the...

ea0037ep646 | Obesity and cardiovascular endocrinology | ECE2015

Influences on post-bariatric surgery satisfaction

Garrido Susana , Silva Isabel , Goncalves Luisa , Caldas Ana Rita , Cardoso M Helena

Introduction: Post-bariatric surgery satisfaction relies on psychosocial and clinical factors. A questionnaire that evaluates this variable has recently been created and validated by the authors (Post-Bariatric Surgery Satisfaction Questionnaire).Objective: To assess the relationship between treatment satisfaction and several demographic and clinical variables.Methods: Patients submitted to bariatric surgery who presented to our Ob...

ea0037ep893 | Thyroid cancer | ECE2015

Thyroid cancer arises in 5% of patients referred from primary care to a high-resolution thyroid clinic

Doblas Isabel Mancha , Cortes-Salazar Carmen Maria , Fernandez-Garcia Jose Carlos , Tinahones Francisco

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of thyroid cancer in patients with suspected thyroid nodule referred from primary care.Methods: Retrospective cohort study which included patients with suspected thyroid nodule referred from primary care to a high-resolution thyroid nodule clinic. Demographic and clinical characteristics were collected, all patients underwent thyroid ultrasound and subsequently, a fine-needle aspiration (FNA) was performed if thyroid...

ea0037ep1052 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2015

Percutaneous ethanol injection as a first line treatment of cystic thyroid nodules: experience after its introduction in a university hospital

Reverter Jordi L , Alonso Nuria , Ordonez Isabel , Cuadrado Maribel , Cano Lucia , Mauricio Didac , Domingo Manel Puig

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy, safety and patient’s pain perception of percutaneous ethanol injection treatment (PEIT) as an alternative to surgery in symptomatic thyroid cysts.Patients and methods: Thirty consecutive patients (mean age: 46±10 years; 82% women) with symptomatic thyroid cysts relapsed after drainage were included. In all cases, cytology prior to treatment, maximum cyst diameter and volume were determined. PEIT was conduct...

ea0035p210 | Clinical case reports Pituitary/Adrenal | ECE2014

Diabetes insipidus and hypopituitarism in a patient with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Selfa Silvia Maraver , Garach Araceli Munoz , Cesar Maria Jose Picon , Doblas Isabel Mancha , Madueno Francisco Tinahones

Diabetes insipidus is a disease characterized by the inability to concentrate urine. The common form is central diabetes insipidus (CDI) caused by a lack of AVP after destruction of supraoptic–paraventricular nuclei. Further investigations are needed to establish its cause.: Case reportA 38-year-old woman presented with prompt polyuria–polydipsia. She has been taking contraceptive tablets for 2 years, smoked four to five cigarettes per day....

ea0035p398 | Diabetes (epidemiology, pathophysiology) | ECE2014

Paper of oxidative stress and placenta on the development of gestational diabetes mellitus

Lopez-Tinoco Cristina , Vilchez Francisco , Visiedo Francisco , Mateo Isabel , Segundo Carmen , Aguilar-Diosdado Manuel

The relationship between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and oxidative stress is not well known and the effect of oxidative stress in GDM placenta and the impact that could have on perinatal morbidity and risk of future complications is also yet to be elucidated. The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationships between maternal and placental tissue levels of markers of oxidative stress and antioxidants in women with GDM, which potentially may have considerable clinic...

ea0035p467 | Diabetes therapy | ECE2014

Diabetic ketoacidosis simulator: a new learning tool for a life threatening condition

Huguet Isabel , Alfaro J Joaquin , Gonzalvo Cesar , Lamas Cristina , Hernandez Antonio , Botella Francisco

Introduction: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) remains a life threatening complication in type 1 diabetes. Appropiate initial management is crucial in the evolution of this complex condition, and mistakes in the treatment are not uncommon.Medical simulation technology is a powerful tool for training physicians but papers dealing with DKA simulators are scarce.We introduce a new simulator designed in our institution aimed to junior docto...

ea0035p547 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | ECE2014

Ganglioneuroma of the adrenal gland: a case report

Monteiro Ana Margarida , Alves Marta , Souto Selma , Luis Dina , Silva Ana Isabel , Marques Olinda

Introduction: The adrenal ganglioneuroma are rare, benign and well differentiated tumors that arise from neural crest tissue. Most patients with adrenal ganglioneuroma are asymptomatic, and most of these are non-secreting tumors. They are usually found incidentally on abdominal imaging study for another reason.Case: A 53-year-old female, with a history of hypertension diagnosed at age 30, dyslipidaemia, depressive disorder and hysterectomy for uterine pr...

ea0035p609 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | ECE2014

Adrenocortical carcinomas: retrospective analysis of the last 22 years

Guelho Daniela , Paiva Isabel , Vieira Alexandra , Saraiva Joana , Moreno Carolina , Vicente Nuno , Cardoso Luis , Carrilho Francisco

Introduction: Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare disease, with a severely adverse prognosis. Clinical reports, even when including a limited number of cases, can contribute to its knowledge. This study aims to characterize patients followed at our department between 1991 and 2013.Methods: Retrospective analysis of the clinical records of patients with pathological confirmation of ACC. Statistical analysis: SPSS21.Results: 22 ...