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View article: Diagnostic utility of <sup>11</sup>C‐methionine PET/CT in primary hyperparathyroidism in a UK cohort: A single‐centre experience and literature review
Diagnostic utility of <sup>11</sup>C‐methionine PET/CT in primary hyperparathyroidism in a UK cohort: A single‐centre experience and literature review Open
Objective Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common endocrine disorder, with 80% of all cases usually caused by one single hyperfunctioning parathyroid adenoma. Conventional imaging modalities for the diagnostic work‐up of primary hyperparat…
View article: Impact of hyperthyroidism and its treatment on the outcome of mental health, occupational functioning, and quality of life: A naturalistic, prospective study
Impact of hyperthyroidism and its treatment on the outcome of mental health, occupational functioning, and quality of life: A naturalistic, prospective study Open
Context (Background): Hyperthyroidism has a major impact on mental health. Aims: We intended to determine the magnitude of the unmet need for mental health support in patients with hyperthyroidism attending an endocrinology clinic. Setting…
View article: P142 Fracture risk in diabetes: to FRAX or not to FRAX?
P142 Fracture risk in diabetes: to FRAX or not to FRAX? Open
Background/Aims Diabetes mellitus is associated with decreased bone strength as well as increased fracture risk. The risk of fragility fracture increases with an increase in the duration of diabetes and worsening of glycemic control. Howev…
View article: Different thyroid assays may greatly affect diagnosis and management of hypothyroidism
Different thyroid assays may greatly affect diagnosis and management of hypothyroidism Open
This is an accepted manuscript of an article published by BMJ Publishing Group in BMJ on 09/06/2021, available online: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n1458
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View article: Benign, Malignant or Something in Between: A Rapidly Developing Atypical Parathyroid Adenoma
Benign, Malignant or Something in Between: A Rapidly Developing Atypical Parathyroid Adenoma Open
Introduction: Although Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is the third most common endocrine disorder, parathyroid carcinoma and atypical parathyroid adenoma are the rarest of endocrine tumours. The true incidence of atypical parathyroid a…
View article: Recurrent primary hyperparathyroidism: a diagnostic and management dilemma
Recurrent primary hyperparathyroidism: a diagnostic and management dilemma Open
Summary Primary hyperparathyroidism requires a surgical approach to achieve a long-term cure. However, post-surgical recurrence significantly complicates the management of this condition. A number of causes for recurrent disease are well u…
View article: Retinal vein occlusion as the presenting feature of Cushing’s syndrome
Retinal vein occlusion as the presenting feature of Cushing’s syndrome Open
A 53-year-old man presented to his optician with blurring of vision in the right eye and was diagnosed to have branch retinal vein occlusion. Over the following 3 months, he had further progressive visual impairment due to right central re…
View article: SUN-376 A Quality Improvement Project on Identification and Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Patients Who Present with Osteoporosis to Reduce Morbidity from Bone Disease
SUN-376 A Quality Improvement Project on Identification and Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Patients Who Present with Osteoporosis to Reduce Morbidity from Bone Disease Open
Introduction:Individuals with Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT); a common endocrine disorder are at increased risk of both vertebral and peripheral fractures.Meanwhile Normocalcaemic Primary Hyperparathyroidism (NPHPT),a recognised phenot…
View article: SAT-394 Concordant Parathyroid Imaging; Frequency and Predictors of Concordance and Its Impacts on Cure
SAT-394 Concordant Parathyroid Imaging; Frequency and Predictors of Concordance and Its Impacts on Cure Open
Introduction: Accurate pre-operative imaging of a parathyroid adenoma facilitates minimally invasive surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism, increases cure rate and reduces perioperative complications. The two most commonly deployed preop…
View article: SUN-423 Impact of Hyperthyroidism and Its Treatment on the Outcome of Mental Health, Occupational Functioning and Quality of Life - a Prospective Study
SUN-423 Impact of Hyperthyroidism and Its Treatment on the Outcome of Mental Health, Occupational Functioning and Quality of Life - a Prospective Study Open
Hyperthyroidism is known to be associated with psychiatric symptoms such as anxiety and depression, impartment of functioning and poor quality of life (QOL). It was intended to study the outcome of anxiety, depression, ability to work and …
View article: Ectopic adrenocorticotrophic hormone syndrome (EAS) with phaeochromocytoma: a challenging endocrine case with a happy ending
Ectopic adrenocorticotrophic hormone syndrome (EAS) with phaeochromocytoma: a challenging endocrine case with a happy ending Open
Ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) syndrome (EAS) is rarely caused by a phaeochromocytoma. We report a case of a 51-year-old woman with an 8-year history of severe constipation who underwent extensive investigations including gastr…
View article: Acute adrenal failure: a potentially fatal consequence of an adulterated herbal remedy
Acute adrenal failure: a potentially fatal consequence of an adulterated herbal remedy Open
Herbal remedies adulterated with glucocorticoids can cause Cushing’s syndrome. We report a severe presentation of a ‘herbal remedy’ adulterated with glucocorticoids; causing a potentially fatal adrenal crisis precipitated by acute illness.…
View article: Adenocarcinomatous Transformation of a Retroperitoneal Teratoma Mimicking an Adrenal Incidentaloma in an Adult Female: a Case Report and Literature Review
Adenocarcinomatous Transformation of a Retroperitoneal Teratoma Mimicking an Adrenal Incidentaloma in an Adult Female: a Case Report and Literature Review Open
Retroperitoneal teratomas are extremely rare in adults and are typically benign tumors. We describe a case of a 48-year-old lady who initially presented with abdominal discomfort 18 years ago and was found to have a large right-sided supra…
View article: Phaeochromocyoma- but where?
Phaeochromocyoma- but where? Open
Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology ISSN 1470-3947 (print) | ISSN 1479-6848 (online)
View article: An unusual case of shortness of breath
An unusual case of shortness of breath Open
Summary Myopathy is a well-known complication of hypercortisolism and commonly involves proximal lower-limb girdle. We report a rare case of Cushing’s syndrome in a 60-year-old female presenting with significant respiratory muscle weakness…
View article: Normocalcaemic primary hyperparathyroidism: a pragmatic approach
Normocalcaemic primary hyperparathyroidism: a pragmatic approach Open
It is well recognised that over the past three to four decades the incidence of asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism has increased significantly. However, more recently this pattern has further evolved into a presentation with normocal…
View article: Respiratory muscle weakness and diaphragmatic failure secondary to cushing's syndrome
Respiratory muscle weakness and diaphragmatic failure secondary to cushing's syndrome Open
Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology ISSN 1470-3947 (print) | ISSN 1479-6848 (online)
View article: An unusual case of acute adrenal insufficiency
An unusual case of acute adrenal insufficiency Open
Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology ISSN 1470-3947 (print) | ISSN 1479-6848 (online)
View article: A Case of Disseminated Sepsis Caused by an Unusual Microorganism in a Patient With Diabetes
A Case of Disseminated Sepsis Caused by an Unusual Microorganism in a Patient With Diabetes Open
Patients with suboptimally controlled diabetes are susceptible to a higher frequency and severity of infections from common microorganisms (1). They are also at a higher risk of acquiring sepsis at unusual sites and from uncommon microbes …
View article: Interaction of interferon alpha therapy with thyroid function tests in the management of hepatitis C: a case report
Interaction of interferon alpha therapy with thyroid function tests in the management of hepatitis C: a case report Open
Initial investigations favored the autoimmune nature of hyperthyroidism but follow-up of the case, interestingly, was more consistent with inflammatory thyroiditis. We propose that this can be explained either on the basis of autoimmune su…
View article: Successful treatment of residual pituitary adenoma in persistent acromegaly following localisation by 11C-methionine PET co-registered with MRI
Successful treatment of residual pituitary adenoma in persistent acromegaly following localisation by 11C-methionine PET co-registered with MRI Open
Objective To determine if functional imaging using 11 C-methionine positron emission tomography co-registered with 3D gradient echo MRI (Met-PET/MRI), can identify sites of residual active tumour in treated acromegaly, and discriminate the…
View article: The Price of a 15-Year Delay in Diagnosis of Sheehan's Syndrome
The Price of a 15-Year Delay in Diagnosis of Sheehan's Syndrome Open
We describe a case of a 48-year-old woman who presented with a 15-year history of recurrent episodes of hypoglycemia and hyponatremia leading to altered behavior and generalized seizures. She underwent full clinical assessment, endocrine t…