Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0041ep738 | Neuroendocrinology | ECE2016

The effects of pituitary replacement therapies on body composition in adult patients with growth hormone deficiency

Frara Stefano , Maffezzoni Filippo , Formenti Anna Maria , Mezzone Monica , Ferreira Caroline Ronchini , Doglietto Francesco , Maroldi Roberto , Mazziotti Gherardo , Giustina Andrea

Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) has become increasingly recognized as a cause of metabolic syndrome, characterized by altered body composition and adverse cardiovascular risk. The effects of other pituitary hormone deficiencies or their replacement therapies on the metabolic profile in this clinical setting are still largely unclear. In this study, we aimed to evaluating the effects of replacement therapies of central hypoadrenalism and hypothyroidism on body composition in a ...

ea0037ep813 | Pituitary: clinical | ECE2015

Cone beam computed tomography reveals altered trabecular bone structure in acromegaly

Giustina Andrea , Mazziotti Gherardo , Maddalo Michele , Maffezzoni Filippo , Frara Stefano , Zorza Ivan , Soldini Pierantonio , Doglietto Francesco , Maroldi Roberto

Over the last years, there has been evidence that acromegaly may cause skeletal fragility with high risk of vertebral fractures. The diagnostic approach to this complication is still a matter of uncertainty, since DXA measurement of bone mineral density (BMD) does not provide reliable information on fracture risk in acromegaly. The cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) technique offers three-dimensional images for the radiographed area with the advantage to use non-dedicated eq...

ea0029p844 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | ICEECE2012

Establishment of a Multidisciplinary Tumor Board for Patients with Neuroendocrine Neoplasms

Bianchi A. , Iacovazzo D. , Plastino F. , Lugli F. , Pontecorvi A. , Doglietto G. , Giordano A. , Barone C. , De Marinis L. , Rindi G.

Introduction: Neuroendocrine neoplasms are rare and multiform requiring a multidisciplinary approach. We report the experience of a Neuroendocrine tumor board (TB) established at our University Hospital.Aims: The aim is to share clinical and diagnostic data for best decision-making according to the existing ENETS guidelines.Materials and methods: According to the indications for ENETS Centers of Excellence, meetings with experts in...

ea0011p546 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | ECE2006

Cell proliferation and outcome of GH-secreting pituitary adenomas

De Marinis L , Bianchi A , Tilaro L , Doglietto F , Veltri F , Vellone GV , Lugli F , Fusco A , Cimino V , Pontecorvi A , Lauriola L

In order to investigate the correlations between immunohistochemical picture with proliferative index (Ki-67), the clinical course and outcome of GH-secreting pituitary adenomas not cured by neurosurgery, we studied 41 consecutive acromegalic patients (M 12, F 29; aged 43±10.8 yr) previously undergone neurosurgical resection of adenoma. Two patients underwent neurosurgical intervention at least twice. Post-surgical follow-up ranged from 6 to 36 months and all patients rec...

ea0081ep771 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2022

The management of hypophysitis in Covid-19

Menotti Sara , Veleno Miriam , Giampietro Antonella , Chiloiro Sabrina , Mattogno Pier Paolo , Giorgio D'Alessandris Quintino , Lauretti Liverana , Gaudino Simona , Doglietto Francesco , Pontecorvi Alfredo , Marinis Laura De , Bianchi Antonio

Introduction: Literature has already described some cases of hypophysitis related to acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov2). The pituitary is indeed target for the virus due to the angiotensin-converting-enzyme-2 expression. Hypophysitis patients present with mass effect and pituitary dysfunction related symptoms. ACTH and TSH deficiencies are the most reported, along with central diabetes insipidus (CDI). The best way to manage these hypophysitis is still undefi...

ea0090p409 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2023

Inflammatory infiltrate in wild-type and non-wild-type GNAS somatotropinomas

Chiloiro Sabrina , Cicia Martina , Giampietro Antonella , Gessi Marco , Lauretti Liverana , Paolo Mattogno Pier , Carlino Angela , Olivi Alessandro , Rindi Guido , Pontecorvi Alfredo , De Marinis Laura , Doglietto Francesco , Bianchi Antonio

Introduction: Somatotropinomas are benign pituitary tumors with heterogeneous biological and clinical behavior. The tumor microenvironment (TME) is an environment generated by the interaction between tumor cells and the host immune system. It affects both the behavior of the tumor and the outcome of the therapy. The GNAS gene encodes the alpha subunit of G proteins associated with hormone receptors such as TSH, PTH, GHRH, FSH/lH, ACTH. Mutation of this gene has been associated...

ea0090p424 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2023

The acro-TIME score: a new clinical, pathological and immune integrative approach to early identify acromegaly patients resistant to treatment with first generation somatostatin ligands

Chiloiro Sabrina , Giampietro Antonella , Gessi Marco , Lauretti Liverana , Mattogno Pierpaolo , Costanza Flavia , Carlino Angela , Olivi Alessandro , Rindi Guido , Pontecorvi Alfredo , De Marinis Laura , Doglietto Francesco , Bianchi Antonio

Somatotropinomas are benign pituitary tumors, with a heterogenous biological and clinical behavior. Tumor microenvironment reflects the interaction between tumor cells and the host immune system and may regulate tumor behavior and therapy outcome. We develop a scoring system that includes clinical, pathological and immune markers to early identify fg-SRLs resistant acromegaly pts. 43 acromegaly pts were included according the following criteria (1) first line treatment with su...

ea0090p438 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2023

The Role of the GH Receptor Polymorphism as Prognostic Factor of Vertebral Fractures in Acromegaly Patients Resistant to First Generation SSAs and Treated with GH Receptor Antagonist or Second-Generation Somatostatin Ligand

Costanza Flavia , Chiloiro Sabrina , Giampietro Antonella , Mattogno Pierpaolo , Amato Infante , Angelini Flavia , Lauretti Liverana , Olivi Alessandro , Pontecorvi Alfredo , Doglietto Francesco , De Marinis Laura , Bianchi Antonio

Acromegaly is associated with skeletal fragility and an increased prevalence of vertebral fractures (VF). In recent years several authors have tried to investigate the markers that can predict the risk of bone fragility in this endocrine disorder. Two different isoforms of the GH receptor (GHR) have been described so far, which differ in the presence or absence of a transcript of exon 3 of the GHR gene. Both isoforms produce a functional receptor, but the exon 3-deleted isofor...

ea0041ep886 | Pituitary - Clinical | ECE2016

Radiological vertebral fractures in patients with acromegaly treated with L-thyroxine

Maffezzoni Filippo , Frara Stefano , Maria Formenti Anna , Mezzone Monica , Cerri Luigi , Porcelli Teresa , Doglietto Francesco , Maroldi Roberto , Mazziotti Gherardo , Giustina Andrea

Acromegaly is associated with skeletal fragility and high risk of vertebral fractures (VFs), but the determinants of such a risk are still under investigation and it is not clear whether replacement therapies of coexistent hypopituitarism may influence prevalence and incidence of VFs. In this cross sectional study, fourty acromegaly patients (24 M, 16 F; median age, 57 years; range, 25–72), 20 with active disease, were evaluated for the effects of replacement therapy of c...

ea0037gp.20.07 | Pituitary – Hypopituitarism | ECE2015

Outcome and prognosis of typical and atypical pituitary adenomas in a monocentric experience

Chiloiro Sabrina , Doglietto Francesco , Iacovazzo Donato , Giampietro Antonella , Di Nardo Francesco , de Waure Chiara , Lauriola Libero , Mangiola Annunziato , Anile Carmelo , Maira Giulio , De Marinis Laura , Bianchi Antonio

Background and objective: Atypical pituitary adenomas (APA), in 2004, were defined according to WHO classification, as those with Ki-67>3%, excessive p53 expression and increased mitotic activity and invasive behaviour. The real usefulness of this classification is still controversial, so we reviewed compared clinical and prognostic features in our typical and atypical pituitary adenomas.Patients and methods: We retrospectively reviewed 343 consecuti...