Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases ― A Case-based Guide

This book presents as teaching files a collection of cases of thyroid and parathyroid diseases seen at various high-volume endocrinology centers. The cases, most of which are accompanied by instructive images, have been selected in order to impart clinically relevant knowledge on the full range of endocrine disorders of thyroid and parathyroid origin. Accordingly, the book covers not only situations that are frequently encountered by the clinician in primary care, but also uncommon disorders and unusual presentations of common disorders. The comprehensive nature of the coverage will assist in resolving diagnostic dilemmas, and the reader will also find up-to-date information on disease management. The recommendations provided are based on current evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and are supported by relevant literature so as to harmonize available evidence-based protocols with current clinical practice. Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases: A Case-Based Guide is designed to be thought provoking and to aid knowledge retention. Written by renowned experts in nuclear medicine, clinical endocrinology, oncology, and general surgery, it will appeal to specialists and residents in these fields.

Tamer Ozulker, MD, is Associate Professor of Nuclear Medicine at the University of Health Sciences (SBU), Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Hacettepe, Ankara and completed his nuclear medicine residency at Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Ozulker has published a number of peer-reviewed scientific articles in high-impact journals and is a co-editor of the 2015 Springer book Atlas of PET-CT Imaging in Oncology – A Case-Based Guide to Image Interpretation as well as a previous Atlas of Bone Scintigraphy. He serves as associate editor of the Okmeydani Medical Journal. His clinical and research interests include PET-CT, PET-MRI, and thyroid diseases.

Mine Adas, MD, is Associate Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Health Sciences (SBU), Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. She is a graduate of the Istanbul University School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital and then undertook her endocrinology training at Istanbul University School of Medicine, where she became a qualified endocrinologist in the year 2000. Dr. Adas has published a number of peer-reviewed scientific articles. Her clinical and research interests include thyroid, parathyroid, and suprarenal diseases. She is a member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism, the Stem Cell and Stem Cell Therapy Association, and the European Society of Endocrinology and Endocrine Society.

Semra Gunay, MD, is a specialist in breast and endocrine surgery who currently works at the University of Health Sciences (SBU), Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. She is a graduate of the Istanbul University School of Medicine and completed her general surgery residency in the same faculty. She has published a number of peer-reviewed scientific articles and is one of the authors of the Turkish language book Trauma (ISBN 9789756395240). Dr. Gunay has participated in the educational work of the Turkish Surgical Association and has worked as an instructor on postgraduate training courses in the field of endocrine surgery. She is coordinator and founder of Istanbul Endocrine Meetings (ISTET) and member of editorial board of Okmeydani Medical Journal.