Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The prevalence of Transgender individuals seeking gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) has been increasing. This therapy has been known to be highly effective in the treatment of gender dysphoria and enhancing mental health in this population.Aim: To evaluate the overall impact of GAHT on self-esteem, well-being and social/familial relations in the Portuguese adult transgender populationMethods: Cross-sectional stu...

Introduction: Hyponatremia is the most common hydroelectrolytic disturbance in clinical practice. Multiple causes exist for its occurrence, being the etiological diagnosis sometimes complex. In patients with suprasellar tumours it is even harder due to several confounding factors. Management of these patients is difficult as it conflicts with chemotherapy-associated hyperhydration protocols. We present a case that exemplifies this.Clinical case: Four yea...

Introduction: The prevalence of Transgender individuals seeking gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) has been increasing. It is important to closely monitor this therapy in order to minimize the risk of adverse effects.Aim: To evaluate the safety and monitoring of the GAHT in the Portuguese adult transgender populationMethods: Cross-sectional study conducted in March 2021. Data collected through an online questionnaire ...

Background: Pheochromocytoma and paragangliomas (PPGLs) are rare disorders with a rate of malignancy of 10–20%. The control of the hormonal symptoms caused by the catecholaminergic burden in the metastatic disease is a challenging task. Hypertension is the most recognized feature, but gastrointestinal manifestations can be hard to manage and life-threatening.Cases Presentation: We present three cases of metastatic PPGLs who developed intestinal pseu...

Introduction: Turner syndrome is one of the most common human chromosomopathy and represents an important cause of short stature and ovarian insufficiency. It is caused by total or partial loss of X-chromosome and its prevalence is about 1 in 2000–2500 live female births.Objectives: To review the patients with TS followed in a Paediatric Endocrinology Unit since 1999.Methods: A retrospective study regarding diagnosis, course, ...

Introduction: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a prevalent disturb in female to male gender identity disorder (GID). However, psychoendocrinology of GID is not yet fully understood.Case Report: A 22-year-old patient(46, XX), was sent from Psychiatry-Sexology to Endocrinology consultation for GID to start hormonal treatment. Self-awareness as a male began at 12-year-old. Menarche at the age of 13 years. At 14-year-old, it was noticed overgrowth of ...

Introduction: Steroid cell tumors are rare ovarian sex cord-stromal tumors with malignant potential comprising <0.1% of all ovarian tumors. A subtype called not otherwise specified (NOS) accounts for approximately one-half of all ovarian steroid cell tumors. The average age of presentation is 43 years, with androgenic clinical features in 56–77% of cases.Case report: A 21-year-old female, on liver transplantation waiting list due to Niemann&#150...

Introduction: Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) plays an essential role in the evaluation of thyroid nodular disease (TND). It reduces the rate of unnecessary thyroid surgery for patients with benign nodules, and allows the choice of the appropriate surgery. In our department, 2124 FNAB were performed in 10 years. 60% of them are now ultrasound guided (UGFNAB).Objective: To access the accuracy of FNAB in our hospital.Methods: Re...

Introduction: Type 1 diabetes is one the most common chronic diseases found in children and youngsters.Objectives: Characterization of a sample of young type 1 diabetic patients, treated with multiple daily injections of insulin.Patients and methods: Analysis of patients files with ages between 11 and 26 years observed on diabetology consultation during the first semester of 2008, with diagnosis of diabetes for at least 6 months. P...

Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare disease with significant morbidity and mortality. Surgical treatment is the first line treatment for these patients, with remission rates of >85% for microadenomas and 40–50% for macroadenomas.Objectives: Our objective was to characterize patients with acromegaly followed in our department and evaluate remission status after surgery. We also aimed to determine remission related factors.Me...