[And there was Zinner's syndrome-a rare differential diagnosis].

Zinner's syndrome is a rare congenital abnormality of the Wolffian ducts in male patients. It consists of the triad of renal agenesis, ipsilateral seminal vesicle dilatation, and obstruction of the ejaculatory duct. Symptoms often occur after puberty and can include hematospermia, painful ejaculation, dysuria, and local discomfort.

Impact of thyroid dysfunction on short-term outcomes and long-term mortality in patients with pulmonary embolism.

Background: A large body of evidence suggest an impact of thyroid function on outcomes of cardiovascular diseases, but results for acute pulmonary embolism (PE) are sparse.

Methods: We analysed the impact of hypothyroidism as well as hyperthyroidism on the short and long-term outcomes of patients with acute PE. The impact was compared to the group of euthyroid PE patients as reference group.

Role of angiopoietin-2 in venous thrombus resolution and chronic thromboembolic disease.

Background: Defective angiogenesis, incomplete thrombus revascularisation and fibrosis are considered critical pathomechanisms of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) after pulmonary embolism. Angiopoietin-2 (ANGPT2) has been shown to regulate angiogenesis, but its importance for thrombus resolution and remodelling is unknown.

Methods: ANGPT2 plasma concentrations were measured in patients with CTEPH (n=68) and acute pulmonary embolism (n=84).

Risk factors for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension - Importance of thyroid disease and function.

Introduction: Although a number of risk factors for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) have been reported, the exact prevalence is controversial and varies between published cohorts. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of risk factors in operable CTEPH patients with special emphasis on thyroid disease and function.

Material And Methods: Overall, 228 CTEPH patients (47.