Thota-Kammili, Sanjana

Abstract Disclosure: S. Thota-Kammili: None. J.A. McNeil: None. S.J. Peres: None. M.A. Edgar: None. J.P. Reynolds: None. J. Eleazer: None. A.Y. Chang: None. Introduction: 45,X/46,X,psrY mosaicism has been reported in the context of prenatal diagnosis with few reports on the developmental phenotype through adulthood. The 45,X/46,XY karyotype is well-studied and linked to ambiguous genitalia, dysgenetic gonads, and increased gonadal tumor risk. Less is known about 45,X/46,X,psrY mosaicism, characterized by partial Y chromosome retention. Phenotypic variability with a broad spectrum of phenotypes including Turner syndrome features, delayed puberty, hypogonadism and infertility depends on the extent and functionality of preserved Y chromosome material. We present a case of 45,X/46,X,idic(Y)(q11.21) mosaicism in an individual assigned male at birth, with a nonbinary intersex gender identity who received gender affirming feminizing hormone therapy (GAHT) before orchiectomy. Clinical Case: This is a case of a 36 y.o. patient who was found to have 45,X/46,X +mar chromosomal abnormality prenatally and initially diagnosed with Turner’s syndrome. At birth, patient had male genitalia, descended testes, and only slight hypospadias. Subsequent Y-DNA studies determined the unknown marker to be the sex determining region of the Y chromosome. Early evaluations showed appropriate responses to LHRH and ACTH, and developmental milestones were met without major health or behavioral concerns aside from a delay in puberty. The patient experienced early gender incongruence and faced questioning for gender expression. Delayed puberty led to testosterone therapy, worsening distress. Parents did not share the medical history with the patient until adulthood, when they notified them about the potential for infertility. During infertility evaluation, semen analysis revealed azoospermia. Testosterone therapy was re-attempted for hypogonadism but resulted in increased distress and patient began GAHT. Patient sought a second opinion on previous diagnosis of differences of sexual development (DSD). Chromosomal analysis revealed the 45,X/46,X,idic(Y)(q11.21) mosaicism, with duplication of Yp and deletion of the Yq. Pt was referred to urology for bilateral orchiectomy to reduce gonadal tumor risk and gender dysphoria. Pathology revealed atrophic seminiferous tubules with complete absence of spermatogenesis which were populated by Sertoli cells only and surrounded by thickened basal lamina. Leydig cells were markedly depleted. These changes are seen in transgender patients treated with estrogen prior to orchiectomy. Conclusion: Our case expands the phenotypic characterization of 45,X/46,X,idic(Y)(q11.21) mosaicism by detailing clinical features and previously unreported testicular pathology. This patient had minimal developmental concerns, and testicular pathology reflected changes associated with GAHT, highlighting the variability in phenotypic expression of 45,X/45,X,psrY mosaicism. Presentation: Sunday, July 13, 2025

Abstract Disclosure: A.L. McKenna: None. S. Thota-Kammili: None. K. Grennan: None. S. Rao: None. It is known that thyroid dysfunction is an adverse effect of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) via inhibition of the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR). The VEGF signaling pathway is important in regulating angiogenesis in tumors and normal tissue. As a highly vascularized gland, it is expected the thyroid may be compromised because of VEGFR inhibitors. Proposed mechanisms of thyroid dysfunction include capillary regression and constriction leading to reduced vascular perfusion to the gland. Bevacizumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets VEGF and inhibits activation of VEGFR, reducing angiogenesis; interestingly, this is not commonly reported in the literature. Here we present a case where bevacizumab altered thyroid function in a patient with pre-existing primary hypothyroidism. A 60-year-old woman presented with worsening hypothyroidism. She reported a history of nonautoimmune primary hypothyroidism diagnosed in her early 20s; she still had an intact thyroid with no history of head/neck radiation. In the months leading to the presentation, she had been receiving maintenance chemotherapy with 5 fluorouracil and bevacizumab every 2 weeks for metastatic duodenal carcinoma. Prior to starting chemotherapy, she had been on a steady dose of 112 mcg of levothyroxine (LT4) daily. After 6 months on chemotherapy, she reported symptoms of fatigue and hair loss. Workup revealed an elevated TSH of 41 mIU/L (reference 0.3-4.2 mIU/L). She denied any significant changes in weight or malabsorption issues. Aside from the chemotherapy, no other new medications were introduced. Her LT4 dose was increased to 137 mcg daily, and 3 months later, there was improvement in TSH to 6.5 mIU/L as well as her symptoms. At this point, bevacizumab was briefly on hold for 2 months due to an upcoming procedure, hence there was no change to LT4 to avoid over correction. Her TSH normalized and was trending lower while bevacizumab was on hold. Once bevacizumab resumed, LT4 was preemptively increased to 150 mcg daily. Four months after resuming bevacizumab, her TSH remains within the normal reference range on 150 mcg LT4. It is hypothesized that this VEGF blocker led to worsening of her underlying hypothyroidism.Given the shared down regulation in the VEGF signaling pathway, it would be expected that TKIs and monoclonal antibodies against VEGF would share similar adverse reactions to the thyroid. However, to our knowledge, there have been limited reports of bevacizumab induced thyroid dysfunction in the literature. Explanations to this may include the more targeted VEGF inhibition with bevacizumab versus the inhibition of multiple kinase receptors from the TKIs. Further research into this will be needed. This case demonstrates that bevacizumab can impact thyroid function and thyroid labs may need to be monitored at the onset and during VEGF inhibitor therapies. Presentation: 6/3/2024

Abstract Disclosure: A.L. McKenna: None. Y. Huang: None. L. Yang: None. N. Loo: None. C. Ritchie: None. A. Metcalfe: None. R. Nakhleh: None. M. Krishna: None. S. Thota-Kammili: None. J. Eleazer: None. A.Y. Chang: None. Hepatocellular adenomas (HCA) are uncommon, benign epithelial tumors of the liver. Risk factors include exogenous estrogen or androgen use, and genetic and metabolic syndromes. Management of HCA is delineated by sex assigned at birth; Observation is recommended in an HCA less than 5 cm in an individual assigned female at birth, while resection of an HCA in an individual assigned male at birth is recommended no matter the size due to risk of malignant transformation. What is not known is whether risk is different for individuals with gender incongruence on gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). There is limited data on the risk of HCA in this population. One case report of a transgender man who continued GAHT after diagnosis of an HCA though no follow-up information was available. We present follow-up on a transgender man assigned female at birth with multiple hemorrhagic HCA that was re-initiated on GAHT after stabilization of adenomas off GAHT. Unlike prior cases, the molecular profile showed ß-catenin negative, estrogen and androgen receptors positive. This is the first case report to our knowledge reporting detailed follow-up after restarting masculinizing GAHT after diagnosis of HCA. A 24-year-old transgender man presented to the emergency department with right upper quadrant pain. Initial labs were notable for ALT of 239 units per liter (U/L) and AST 165 U/L. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdomen and liver elastogram revealed multiple bilobar hepatic masses, the largest measuring 9.9 cm concerning for hemorrhagic HCA which was subsequently confirmed on liver biopsy. Immunostains were positive for estrogen and androgen receptors. The patient had no history of alcohol or illicit drug use, tattoos, or family history of liver disease. The patient had been treated with 100 mg of intramuscular testosterone cypionate weekly for the past six years for gender incongruence locally. No testosterone concentrations were available from prior to or during acute presentation. Discontinuation of hormone therapy was recommended along with conservative management with frequent MRI. Over the next 19 months, monitoring revealed improvement/resolution of the auto infarcting adenomas with the last MRI noting two stable HCA measuring 2.1 cm and 0.8 cm without new or enlarging liver lesions. Due to gender dysphoria off GAHT, reinitiation of hormone therapy with low dose AndroGel 1.62% topically was prescribed at 18 months after presentation. The patient has been monitored with labs monthly and plans to obtain MRI abdomen every three months. To date, the patient has tolerated reinitiation of therapy. This case demonstrates that patients on masculinizing GAHT who develop HCA can be conservatively managed and monitored based on pathology and that testosterone does not necessarily explain sex differences in the presentation/malignant transformation of HCA cisgender men as opposed to cisgender women. Presentation: 6/3/2024

Abstract Disclosure: K.N. Grennan: None. S. Thota-Kammili: None. A.L. McKenna: None. C.G. Coyle: None. S.L. Samson: None. Introduction: Supplement misuse in the bodybuilding community is prevalent. With the availability of internet ordering and purchasing, patients have access to hormonal supplements without prescription or regulation. Here we present the case of a patient on self-administered hormonal supplements who presented in acute heart failure leading to cardiogenic shock in the setting of concurrent thyroid, adrenal, and gonadal axis dysfunction. Case Description: A 28-year-old male with no significant medical history was transferred to our hospital after presenting to an outside emergency room with dyspnea, cough, nausea, and a subjective fever. He developed acute hypoxic respiratory failure requiring intubation. Echocardiogram performed showed an ejection fraction (EF) of 10%. He was started on two vasopressors and methylprednisolone 1 g daily for two days, due to concern for myocarditis versus giant cell arteritis. Hormonal work-up showed TSH 0.02 mIU/L (normal range 0.3-4.2), free T4 0.4 ng/dL (0.9-1.7), total T3 48 ng/dL (80-200), FSH <0.3 IU/L (1.2-15.8), LH <0.2 IU/L (1.3-9.6), ACTH <5.0 pg/mL (7.2-63), cortisol 1.7 mcg/dL (2.5-12), estradiol 171 pg/mL (8.0-35), total testosterone 1730 ng/dL (240-950), and prolactin 47 ng/mL (4.0-15.2). He received 10 mg dexamethasone at the outside facility. A medication bag found by his family included online purchases of non-prescribed testosterone cypionate and enanthate, liothyronine, anastrozole, and clomiphene. None were medical grade. He was also taking the anabolic steroid clenbuterol for 3 days prior. Echocardiogram on day 3 of admission showed an improved EF of 36%. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a papillary fibroelastoma and myocarditis. Patient was weaned off vasopressors and the ventilator. He was discharged on levothyroxine 50 mcg daily and hydrocortisone 10 mg twice daily for outpatient reassessment. Transesophageal echocardiogram confirmed diagnosis of papillary fibroelastoma. One month Endocrinology clinic follow-up showed no evidence of posterior pituitary, thyroid, or adrenal axis dysfunction or growth hormone excess, but he continued to have gonadal axis suppression with elevated prolactin and estradiol, the latter thought to be secondary to conversion from testosterone. Pituitary MRI showed no micro or macroadenoma. His EF recovered to 50%. He is pending surgical removal of the aortic valve fibroelastoma. Discussion: With hormonal supplements easily accessible online, it is important for physicians to counsel patients about the dangers of misuse. This case highlights a previously healthy 28-year-old man who presented in critical condition with cardiogenic shock and hypothalamic-pituitary axis dysfunction from supplements he purchased online. There should be targeted educational interventions regarding the harm of supplements aimed at the bodybuilding community to prevent similar cases. Presentation: 6/2/2024