Case of hyperthyroidism due to a chromophobe adenoma.

abstract：:The results obtained with a new test of prolactin (PRL) release in six panhypopituitary patients as compared to fourteen normal subjects (eight females and six males) are presented. The test consists of the i.m. administration of 100 mg of sulpiride and the measurement of plasma PRL by a double antibody radioimmunoass...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Batrinos ML,Pavlou SN,Pitoulis SA,Sfikaki AP,Alexandrides TK,Piaditis GP

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to develop an assay for the measurement of thyroid blocking antibodies (TBAb), based on the ability of patient serum to inhibit TSH stimulated 3H-cAMP production following incubation of FRTL-5 or JPO9 cells with 3H-adenine. The assay was then used to evaluate a child born with neonat...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Michelangeli VP,Poon CW,Arnus EE,Frauman AG,Connelly J,Colman PG

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endocrine autoimmunity is known to be characterized by the presence of specific autoantibodies and from the histopathological point of view by lymphocytic infiltration in the target tissue. The presence of mononuclear cell infiltrates is the pathological hallmark of most endocrine diseases characterized by an autoimmu...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Pozzilli P,Carotenuto P,Delitala G

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Primary glucocorticoid resistance is characterized by decreased sensitivity to cortisol signalling. We have performed genetic analysis of the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) gene in 12 unrelated patients with primary cortisol resistance as defined by a pathological dexamethasone suppression test. METHODS:Exon s...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Ruiz M,Lind U,Gåfvels M,Eggertsen G,Carlstedt-Duke J,Nilsson L,Holtmann M,Stierna P,Wikström AC,Werner S

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess approaches to patients with a potentially malignant thyroid nodule and patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma and compare them with the European Consensus and Guidelines by the American Thyroid Association. DESIGN:A survey of the 388 active members of the Belgian Thyroid Club. METHODS:A qu...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Van den Bruel A,Moreno-Reyes R,Bex M,Daumerie C,Glinoer D

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thyroid cancer incidence has been increasing worldwide. Some suggest greater ascertainment of indolent tumours is the only driver, but others suggest there has been a true increase. Increases in Australia appear to have been among the largest in the world, so we investigated incidence trends in the Australia...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Pandeya N,McLeod DS,Balasubramaniam K,Baade PD,Youl PH,Bain CJ,Allison R,Jordan SJ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recently, a somatic point mutation of the BRAF gene (V599E) has been identified as the most common genetic event in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) with a variable frequency (about 25-70%) in different series from USA, Japan, Portugal and Ukraine. DESIGN:In the present study, the genetic analysis of BRAF i...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Fugazzola L,Mannavola D,Cirello V,Vannucchi G,Muzza M,Vicentini L,Beck-Peccoz P

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The rarity of pituitary apoplexy renders it a difficult subject for audit; hence there are no evidence-based standards of optimum care for such patients. The key controversy in management relates to the role of acute neurosurgical intervention. In recent years we have adopted a relatively conse...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Ayuk J,McGregor EJ,Mitchell RD,Gittoes NJ

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Given the important role of the beta2-adrenoceptor (beta2-AR) in lipid mobilization and the lack of studies in Southern European countries, the aim of this study was to investigate the role of the glutamine 27 glutamic acid (Gln27Glu) beta2-AR polymorphism in the susceptibility to obesity and its metabolic co...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： González Sánchez JL,Proenza AM,Martínez Larrad MT,Ramis JM,Fernández Pérez C,Palou A,Serrano Ríos M

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The development of hepatocellular carcinoma in liver cirrhosis is associated with altered synthesis and secretion of several growth factors. AIM:The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the potential implication of IGF-I and its major binding protein (IGFBP-3) in the development of hepatocellula...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Mattera D,Capuano G,Colao A,Pivonello R,Manguso F,Puzziello A,D'Agostino L

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Levothyroxine suppressive therapy (LT4-therapy), aimed at shrinking thyroid nodules is controversial. Despite evidence of limited effect and long-term side-effects, questionnaire surveys indicate widespread use. Our aim was to determine, in consecutive nontoxic goitre patients, the proportion ineligible for L...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Fast S,Bonnema SJ,Hegedüs L

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have recently reported an impaired growth hormone (GH) response to a single i.v. bolus dose of growth hormone releasing factor (1 microgram/kg body weight) in obese women. We have now investigated whether the i.v. administration of low dose GHRF(1-29)NH2 (0.33 microgram/kg/h) by 15 min pulsed injections for 3 h fol...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Kopelman PG,Noonan K

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe here two patients with hypothyroidism due to pituitary-hypothalamic disease in whom basal thyrotrophin (TSH) levels measured by radioimmunoassay (RIA) were elevated yet when measured by a cytochemical bioassay (CBA) were found to be normal. This finding and the absence of the normal rise of thyroid hormone...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Petersen VB,McGregor AM,Belchetz PE,Elkeles RS,Hall R

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 42-year-old woman had galactorrhoea and amenorrhoea. Four years previously she complained of sensory disturbance of her legs, with galt disturbance. Serum PRL level was 1408 mU/l. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a spindle-shaped mass in the spinal canal at the level of the ninth thoracic vertebra. The tumour was r...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Katsuren E,Ishikawa S,Honda K,Saito T

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Precocious pubarche (PP) has been linked to higher prevalence of metabolic disturbances and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The aim of the study was to assess echocardiographic parameters in PP girls and to analyse their relationship with androgens and insulin resistance (IR). DESIGN:Case-control study. P...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Satler F,Vieira Rdo A,Firpo C,Spritzer PM

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is characterized by a defect in cortisol and aldosterone secretion, adrenal hyperandrogenism, impaired adrenal medullary function and insulin insensitivity. The latter along with the increased tendency towards obesity raises questions whether other cardiovascula...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Roche EF,Charmandari E,Dattani MT,Hindmarsh PC

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A population-based study was undertaken to determine the mortality and morbidity for people with hypoparathyroidism compared to the general population. METHODS:In this study, patients identified with chronic hypoparathyroidism using data linkage from regional datasets were compared with five age- and gender...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Vadiveloo T,Donnan PT,Leese CJ,Abraham KJ,Leese GP

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Vitamin D deficiency is widely prevalent throughout the world. Pregnant women, neonates and infants form most vulnerable groups for vitamin D deficiency. OBJECTIVE:(1) To find prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women. (2) To evaluate the effect of supplementation with cholecalciferol in improving v...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Sablok A,Batra A,Thariani K,Batra A,Bharti R,Aggarwal AR,Kabi BC,Chellani H

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:GH and IGF-I affect cardiac structure and performance. In the general population, low IGF-I has been associated with higher prevalence of ischaemic heart disease and mortality. Both in GH deficiency (GHD) and excess life expectancy has been reported to be reduced because of cardiovascular disease. OBJECTIVE...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Colao A

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease represents the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is the progressive form of liver injury. The pathophysiology that leads to NASH is not well understood. OBJECTIVE:We hypothesize that an altered cortisol metabolism in the liver ...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Konopelska S,Kienitz T,Hughes B,Pirlich M,Bauditz J,Lochs H,Strasburger CJ,Stewart PM,Quinkler M

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Anaerobic capacity is impaired in adults with GH deficiency (GHD), adversely affecting physical function and quality of life (QoL). OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether GH replacement improves anaerobic capacity, physical function and QoL in adults with GHD. DESIGN:One-month double-blind placebo-controlled crosso...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Chikani V,Cuneo RC,Hickman I,Ho KK

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Whether nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can predict atherosclerosis in obese patients remains unclear. The aim of our study was to investigate the usefulness of NAFLD and other cardiometabolic parameters in predicting subclinical atherosclerosis in obese patients. DESIGN, PATIENTS AND MEASUREMENTS:W...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Puig J,Blasco G,Daunis-I-Estadella J,Loshuertos E,Codina J,Cuba V,Ortiz R,Xifra G,Ricart W,Pedraza S,Federici M,Fernández-Real JM

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After administration of intravenous metoclopramide, a dopaminergic receptor blocking agent, no rise in thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) could be found in patients with chronic renal failure, in contrast to non-uraemic controls. Basal TSH values were normal in the uraemic patients but the TSH response to thyrotrophin-...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Weetman AP,Weightman DR,Scanlon MF

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of clomiphene citrate on the occurrence and timing of the endogenous LH surge in superovulated cycles is unclear. To study further this event, five normally ovulating women were treated with clomiphene citrate 100 mg per day in two different cycles, that is, for 5 days in one cycle (days 2 to 6, CC-5) and f...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Messinis IE,Templeton A

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Autoimmune thyroiditis is one of the most common autoimmune disorders. Autoantibodies against the thyroid gland, with thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPO-Ab) and thyroglobulin antibody (Tg-Ab) as the most common autoantibodies, can often be demonstrated in serum in population surveys. In the present st...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Pedersen IB,Knudsen N,Jørgensen T,Perrild H,Ovesen L,Laurberg P

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whether subclinical hypothyroidism adversely impacts pregnancy outcomes is inconclusive, and limited data are available on the optimal TSH range in women planning pregnancy. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association between maternal preconception TSH levels and pregnancy outcomes. DESIGN:Population-based co...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Chen S,Zhou X,Zhu H,Yang H,Gong F,Wang L,Zhang M,Jiang Y,Yan C,Li J,Wang Q,Zhang S,Pan H

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is believed that the study of gonadal function of the child should be regarded as a whole, beginning with the fetus and ending with the adolescent. Gonadal function depends upon 3 levels of activities: 1) central level (extra-hypothalamic, hypothalamic, and anterior pituitary); 2) an intermediate level (gonadal a...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Forest MG,De Peretti E,Bertrand J

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We wished to develop optimal criteria for interpreting the single-dose overnight metyrapone test and to compare the diagnostic efficiency of the overnight and the standard 6-dose metyrapone tests for the differential diagnosis of ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome. DESIGN:Retrospective pilot study based on al...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Avgerinos PC,Nieman LK,Oldfield EH,Cutler GB Jr

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mutations in CYP21A2 lead to deficiency of 21-hydroxylase and can have either severe or moderate effects on phenotype, which can be prevented by early treatment. We studied long-term effects of this deficiency on phenotype in patients who had not been treated for prolonged periods and correlated these phenot...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Goossens K,Juniarto AZ,Timmerman MA,Faradz SM,Wolffenbuttel KP,Drop SL,de Jong FH

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The glucose and immunoreactive insulin (IRI) responses to a 100 g oral glucose tolerance test (oGTT) administered to 23 acromegalic patients before and after transsphenoidal adenomectomy and to a sex and age-matched control group were studied. The preoperative growth hormone levels, ranging from 11 to 360 mU/l, had no...

journal_title：Clinical endocrinology

authors： Roelfsema F,Frölich M

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00