[Results of immediate breast reconstructions at Landspítali-The National University Hospital of Iceland, in 2008-2010].

Introduction: In late 2007, the availability of immediate breast reconstructions increased as a result of the establishment of an oncoplastic breast surgical service at Landspítali-The National University Hospital The aim of this study was to look at the rates and early complications of immediate breast reconstructions in our hospital in 2008-2010 and compare with the results from the UK National Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Audit (NMBRA).

Material And Methods: This is a retrospective population-based study, including all women who had immediate breast reconstruction at Landspítali in 2008-2010.

Results: 319 mastectomies and 157 breast reconstructions were performed.

Pregnancy-associated breast cancer.

Currently, it is estimated that approximately one in every 3,000 births are from women who have or are being treated for breast cancer. Although rare, the incidence of pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC) is increasing as women are delaying childbirth. Diagnostic and treatment recommendations have been mainly based on evidence from retrospective single institutional and collective series and expert consensus, as randomized trials on this entity are understandably lacking.

[Primary hyperparathyroidism due to an intrathoracic parathyroid adenoma. - A case report and review of the literature].

A 72 year old gentleman presented to the emergency department with symptoms of diffuse joint and muscular pain, fatigue and diminished memory. Serum calcium and parathyroid hormone levels were raised, consistent with primary hyperparathyroidism. No abnormality was found on an ultrasound scan of the neck.

[Acute pancreatitis. Prospective study of incidence, aetiology, severity, and mortality in Iceland.].

Objective: To evaluate the aetiology, severity and mortality of patients with acute pancreatitis at Landspítali - University Hospital (LSH) and to estimate the incidence in Iceland.

Material And Methods: A prospective study of all patients diagnosed with acute pancreatitis LSH during the one-year period October 1998 - September 1999 inclusive. The main outcome measures were APACHE II, Ranson, and Imrie scores, and C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations.