A Comparison of Near-Infrared Autofluorescence Findings in Benign Versus Malignant Adrenal Tumors.

Background: Many adrenal tumors are deemed radiologically indeterminate and surgically removed. Adrenal tissue, like parathyroid glands, exhibits near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) properties. This study was designed to investigate the potential of NIRAF to differentiate benign versus malignant adrenal tumors.

Progression of Nodular Thyroid Disease in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Syndrome: Refined Surveillance Recommendations.

Background: Patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) have an increased risk of thyroid nodular disease. Previous studies demonstrated that screening thyroid ultrasound (US) will allow detection of nodules in 38% and thyroid cancer in 2.6% of patients.

A 1:1 matched comparison of posterior retroperitoneal and lateral transabdominal adrenalectomy using a robotic platform.

Background: Posterior retroperitoneal adrenalectomy is considered less invasive compared with lateral transperitoneal counterpart. There is controversy in the literature about how the two approaches compare regarding perioperative outcomes. Moreover, no studies have compared both approaches while incorporating the use of a robotic platform.

Outcomes of Thyroidectomy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A NSQIP Analysis.

Background: The coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has had a profound impact on our healthcare system. Surgery in particular faced significant challenges related to allocation of resources and equitable patient selection, resulting in a delay in non-emergent procedures. We sought to study the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patient outcomes after thyroidectomy.

A Novel Missense Gene Sequence Variation Resulting in Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia.

Background/objective: Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH) is an uncommon cause of hypercalcemia; however, it is important to consider and rule out in patients with suspected primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), ideally, before proceeding with surgery. Herein, we present a patient where this process identified a calcium-sensing receptor gene () sequence variant currently labeled as a variant of unknown significance (VUS), yet the patient's family pedigree suggests that it is in fact a pathogenic sequence variant.

Case Report: A 35-year-old woman was referred to the Endocrine Surgery clinic for evaluation of "recurrent PHPT" and need for reoperative parathyroidectomy.

Cystic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors: A more favorable lesion?

Background: Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) are predominantly solid lesions with malignant potential. Cystic PNETs are a small subset in which data are scarce. The aim of this study was to compare clinical and biologic differences between cystic and solid PNETs.