Biochemical features of eugonadal patients with idiopathic gynaecomastia: A retrospective cross-sectional study.

Patients with idiopathic gynaecomastia have greater BMI and an unfavourable lipid profile compared with age-matched controls. Twenty-five adult eugonadal patients with idiopathic gynaecomastia and 50 age- and BMI-matched controls were selected. Clinical and biochemical parameters and ultrasound testis volume were reviewed retrospectively.

Rates of lymphocytic thyroiditis and ultrasound features of citologically-interrogated thyroid nodules based on the area of residence in a Sicily province.

Purpose: To verify the prevalence of autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) and the ultrasound characteristics (composition and volume) of thyroid nodules with respect to the area of residence in the province of Messina, some areas having environmental issues.

Methods: Fine-needle aspiration-interrogated nodules (n = 902) of 809 patients were evaluated upon stratification into 8 areas of residence.

Results: Overall, women were younger than men (55.

Thyroid vascularization is an important ultrasonographic parameter in untreated Graves' disease patients.

Graves' disease is characterized by two sonographic features, hypoechogenicity and increased blood flow. The aim of this study was to review retrospectively ultrasound features and biochemical data of a cohort of untreated Graves' disease patients. We reviewed charts of 42 such patients, who were referred to our Endocrinology Unit from January 2013 to May 2018.

Increased Requirement of Replacement Doses of Levothyroxine Caused by Liver Cirrhosis.

Background: Since hypothyroidism is a fairly common dysfunction, levothyroxine (L-T4) is one of the most prescribed medications. Approximately 70% of the administered L-T4 dose is absorbed. The absorption process takes place in the small intestine.

l-Thyroxine in an Oral Liquid or Softgel Formulation Ensures More Normal Serum Levels of Free T4 in Patients with Central Hypothyroidism.

Context: l-Thyroxine (l-T4) therapy of central hypothyroidism (CH) is guided by measurements of serum free thyroxine (FT4), which should be above the midnormal range value (MNRV). In some countries, novel formulations of oral l-T4 (liquid or softgel) are available further to the classic tablets. The intestinal absorption of either novel formulation is greater than tablets in patients with primary hypothyroidism.