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    Does DRD2 polymorphism influence the clinical characteristics of prolactinoma?
    (2015-10-01) Ilhan, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; Kahraman, Ozlem Timirci; Turan, Saime; Turgut, SEDA; Karaman, Ozcan; Zeybek, Umit; SHUKUROV, Samir; Yaylim, Ilhan; Tasan, ERTUĞRUL; İLHAN, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; TURGUT, SEDA; KARAMAN, ÖZCAN; TAŞAN, ERTUĞRUL
    Objectives. - Genetic alterations explaining the clinical variability of prolactinomas still could not be clarified and dopamine D2 receptor (DRD2) polymorphism is a putative candidate for the variable response to dopaminergic treatment. The present study was conducted to investigate the influence of DRD2 TaqI A polymorphism on initial and follow-up characteristics of prolactinoma. Patients and methods. - Seventy-two patients with prolactinoma and 98 age and gender matched control subjects were recruited to the case-control study. Serum prolactin levels were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and DRD2 polymorphism was determined by polymerase chain reaction and restriction length polymorphism analysis. Results. - Decrease of prolactin levels and the tumor shrinkage after cabergoline treatment were 93.9 +/- 5.9% and 58.3 +/- 33.1% in microadenomas and 96.1 +/- 6.1% and 51.7 +/- 29.3 in macroadenomas (P = 0.02 and P > 0.05, respectively). We observed no significant difference for DRD2 genotypes and the alleles between the patients and healthy group (P > 0.05). Prolactin levels before treatment were correlated with tumor diameter before and after treatment and the percentage of prolactin decrease with treatment (P 0.05). Conclusion. - This study revealed that DRD2 TaqI A receptor polymorphism was not associated with the development of prolactinoma and its clinical characteristics. Future studies are needed to clarify the clinical implications of genetic alterations in prolactinoma. (C) 2015 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
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    Investigation of the Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphisms in Acromegaly Patients
    (2015-01-01) Ilhan, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; TOPTAS-HEKIMOGLU, Bahar; YAYLIM, Ilhan; Turgut, SEDA; TURAN, Saime; Karaman, Ozcan; Tasan, ERTUĞRUL; İLHAN, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; TURGUT, SEDA; KARAMAN, ÖZCAN; TAŞAN, ERTUĞRUL
    Objective. The genetic structural alterations in the majority of somatotroph adenomas are not clarified and the search for novel candidate genes is still a challenge.We aimed to investigate possible associations between vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms and acromegaly. Design, Patients, and Methods. 52 acromegaly patients (mean age 45.7 ± 1.9 years) and 83 controls (mean age 43.1 ± 2.6 years) were recruited to the study. VDR polymorphism was determined by polymerase chain reaction-based restriction fragment length polymorphism methods. Results. The distribution of VDR genotypes showed a significant difference in the frequencies of VDR FokI genotypes between patients and controls (𝑃 = 0.034). VDR FokI ff genotype was significantly decreased in acromegaly patients (𝑃 = 0.035) and carriers of FokI Ff genotype had a 1.5-fold increased risk for acromegaly (OR: 1.5, 95% CI: 1.07–2.1; 𝑃 = 0.020). IGF1 levels after treatment were significantly higher in patients carrying the Ff genotype compared to carrying ff genotype (𝑃 = 0.0049). 25(OH)D3 levels were significantly lower in acromegaly patients (𝑃 < 0.001). Conclusions. Our study suggests that VDR FokI genotypes might affect the development of acromegaly and VDR polymorphisms may play a role in the course of acromegaly as a consequence of altering hormonal status.
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    A novel AVP gene mutation in a Turkish family with neurohypophyseal diabetes insipidus
    (2016-03-01) Ilhan, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; Tiryakioglu, N. O.; KARAMAN, O.; Coskunpinar, E.; YILDIZ, R. S.; TURGUT, SEDA; Tiryakioglu, D.; TOPRAK, HÜSEYİN; TASAN, ERTUĞRUL; İLHAN, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; KARAMAN, ÖZCAN; TURGUT, SEDA; TOPRAK, HÜSEYİN; TAŞAN, ERTUĞRUL
    Purpose Familial neurohypophyseal diabetes insipidus (FNDI) is a rare, autosomal dominant, inherited disorder which is characterized by severe polydipsia and polyuria generally presenting in early childhood. In the present study, we aimed to analyze the AVP gene in a Turkish family with FNDI.
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    Rapid improvement in visual loss with cabergoline treatment in a giant prolactinoma case: 5 years survey
    (2015-01-01T00:00:00Z) Tasan, ERTUĞRUL; HANIMOGLU, Hakan; Turgut, SEDA; Ilhan, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; EVRAN, Sevket; KAYNAR, Mehmet Yasar; TAŞAN, ERTUĞRUL; TURGUT, SEDA; İLHAN, MAHMUT MUZAFFER
    Giant prolactinoma is a rare subset of macroadenomas. Limited studies demonstrated which therapy could be successfully used in the first-line therapy of giant prolactinoma. We presented a case with a 54x40x40 mm pituitary adenoma and optic chiasmatic compression with left sphenoid sinus invasion. The tumor caused a loss of visual field of the right side. Cabergoline treatment was started with dose of 1.5 mg/week. Fifteen days later, the clinical visual acuity examination showed a significant improvement in the patient with visual field defect. After the five years follow-up magnetic resonance imagining showed reduction of the adenoma size (17x12 mm) was significant. Our findings suggest that, cabergoline can be used as a first-line therapy in giant prolactinomas because tumoral shrinkage without a surgical procedure and rapid improvement in visual field defect is achieved with this medical treatment.
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    Esophagus motility in overt hypothyroidism
    (2014-07-01) Ilhan, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; Arabaci, ELİF; Turgut, SEDA; Karaman, Ozcan; DANALIOGLU, Ahmet; Tasan, ERTUĞRUL; İLHAN, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; ARABACI, ELİF; TURGUT, SEDA; KARAMAN, ÖZCAN; TAŞAN, ERTUĞRUL
    Purpose Gastrointestinal tract is one of the most affected systems in hypothyroidism. Despite decreased esophageal emptying, prolonged esophageal and gastric transit time have been indicated in previous reports, the mechanism of thyroid hormones activity and antibodies on the esophagus motility is not yet fully understood. This study was conducted to evaluate the esophagus motility by manometry in hypothyroid patients.
  • PublicationOpen Access
    Does hormonal control obviate positive airway pressure therapy in acromegaly with sleep-disordered breathing?
    (2013-11-01) Akkoyunlu, MUHAMMED EMİN; Ilhan, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; Bayram, MEHMET; Tasan, ERTUĞRUL; YAKAR, Fatih; OZCELIK, Hatice Kutbay; KARAKOSE, Fatmanur; Kart, Levent; AKKOYUNLU, MUHAMMED EMİN; İLHAN, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; BAYRAM, MEHMET; TAŞAN, ERTUĞRUL; OKYALTIRIK, FATMANUR
    Acromegaly is a disease in which uncontrolled release of growth hormone occurs after closure of epiphyseal plates, causing changes in the body that can lead to sleep disordered breathing (SDB). No definite guidelines regarding the treatment of SDB in acromegaly are available. In this study, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of SDB in acromegaly and whether hormonal control alters the necessity of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy in acromegaly patients with SDB. Methods: Forty-two acromegaly patients were included in the study and divided into two groups according to disease status, i.e., active or well controlled. All patients underwent polysomnography. Fourteen patients with active acromegaly were diagnosed with SDB and were evaluated for PAP therapy with polysomnography both before and 6 months after disease control was achieved. Results: Sleep-disorder breathing was diagnosed in 22 of 42 patients, 7 of 20 patients with controlled-disease and 15 of 20 patients with active diseases. There were significant reductions in respiratory disturbance index (RDI), apnea index, desaturation index, central apnea number, and rapid eye movement-phase RDI at the control polysomnography. Initially, PAP therapy was indicated in 12 of 14 patients and PAP therapy indication held in 11 patients after acromegaly control was achieved. Conclusion: Our study revealed that over half of patients with acromegaly had SDB. Furthermore, SDB severity decreases with acromegaly treatment; however, this decrease does not
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    Microstructural effects of Ramadan fasting on the brain: a diffusion tensor imaging study
    (2015-05-01) BAKAN, Ayse Ahsen; Yildiz, Seyma; Alkan, ALPAY; YETIS, Huseyin; Kurtcan, SERPİL; Ilhan, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; YILDIZ, ŞEYMA; ALKAN, ALPAY; KURTCAN, SERPİL; İLHAN, MAHMUT MUZAFFER
    Purpose: We aimed to examine whether the brain displays any microstructural changes after a three-week Ramadan fasting period using diffusion tenson imaging. Methods: This study included a study and a control group of 25 volunteers each. In the study group, we examined and compared apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and fractional anisotropy (FA) values of the participants during (phase 1) and after (phase 2) a period of fasting. The control group included individuals who did not fast. ADC and FA values obtained in phase 1 and phase 2 were compared between the study and control groups. Results: In the study group, ADC values of hypothalamus and, to a lesser extent, of insula were lower in phase 1 compared with phase 2 and the control group. The FA values of amygdala, middle temporal cortex, thalamus and, to a lesser extent, of medial prefrontal cortex were lower in phase 1 compared with phase 2 and the control group. Phase 2 ADC and FA values of the study group were not significantly different compared with the control group at any brain location. Conclusion: A three-week Ramadan fasting period can cause microstructural changes in the brain, and diffusion tensor imaging enables the visualization of these changes. The identification of brain locations where changes occurred in ADC and FA values during fasting can be helpful in diagnostic imaging and understanding the pathophysiology of eating disorders.
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    Acromegaly can be associated with impairment of LES relaxation in the oesophagus
    (2015-09-01) Ilhan, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; DANALIOGLU, Ahmet; Turgut, SEDA; Karaman, Ozcan; Arabaci, ELİF; Tasan, ERTUĞRUL; İLHAN, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; TURGUT, SEDA; KARAMAN, ÖZCAN; ARABACI, ELİF; TAŞAN, ERTUĞRUL
    Introduction: Although prolonged small intestine and colonic transit time has been demonstrated in acromegaly patients, the influence of acromegaly on oesophagus motility and the pathological mechanisms involved are still not clarified. We aimed to investigate manometric measurements to ascertain whether oesophagus motility is affected in active acromegaly patients. Material and methods: The study was performed in an institutional referral centre at a tertiary care hospital. Twenty-three acromegaly patients (mean age 43.2 ± 13.2 years) and 25 sex- and age-matched healthy control subjects (mean age 48.6 ± 7.9 years) were recruited to a case-control study. Oesophageal manometry was performed using MMS (Medical Measurement Systems, Netherlands) Solar GI — Air Charged Intelligent Gastrointestinal Conventional Manometry. Results: In manometric measurements the lower oesophageal sphincter pressure was 18 ± 7 mmHg in acromegaly patients and 15.6 ± 4.4 mm Hg in controls, and there was no significant difference (p = 0.17). The percentage of relaxation was 64.8% and 81.8%, respectively, and it was significantly lower in acromegaly patients than in controls (p < 0.001). Additionally, the duration of relaxation was found to be 4 ± 1.9 seconds and 5 ± 1.7 seconds in patients and controls, respectively (p = 0.049). Conclusions: Our study has demonstrated a significant reduction in the percentage and duration of lower oesophageal sphincter relaxation in oesophagus motility even in acromegaly patients without any gastrointestinal symptoms. Further clinical and pathophysiological studies are required to clarify the underlying mechanisms of gastrointestinal motility disorders in acromegaly
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    Sleep apnea in acromegaly
    (2013-09-01) Akkoyunlu, MUHAMMED EMİN; Ilhan, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; Bayram, MEHMET; Tasan, ERTUĞRUL; OZCELIK, Hatice; KARAKOSE, Fatmanur; YAKAR, Fatih; Kart, Levent; AKKOYUNLU, MUHAMMED EMİN; İLHAN, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; BAYRAM, MEHMET; TAŞAN, ERTUĞRUL; OKYALTIRIK, FATMANUR
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    Comparison of Pulse Rate Variability and Heart Rate Variability for Hypoglycemia Syndrome
    (2016-01-01) Okkesim, Sukru; Celik, Gamze; Yildirim, Mustafa S.; Ilhan, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; Karaman, Ozcan; Tasan, ERTUĞRUL; Kara, Sadik; İLHAN, MAHMUT MUZAFFER; KARAMAN, ÖZCAN; TAŞAN, ERTUĞRUL
    Background: Heart rate variability (HRV) is a signal obtained from RR intervals of electro cardiography (ECG) signals to evaluate the balance between the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system; not only HRV but also pulse rate variability (PRV) extracted from finger pulse plethysmography (PPG) can reflect irregularities that may occur in heart rate and control procedures.