Libuse Tauchmanova

Summary

Affiliation: Federico II University
Country: Italy

Publications

  1. ncbi Subclinical Cushing's syndrome in patients with adrenal incidentaloma: clinical and biochemical features
    R Rossi
    Dipartimento di Endocrinologia, Universita di Napoli Federico II, Italy
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 85:1440-8. 2000
  2. ncbi Poorly differentiated small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma localized in three different endocrine glands: response to chemotherapy and octreotide LAR
    L Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
    J Endocrinol Invest 28:371-8. 2005
  3. ncbi Thyroid function and morphology after a successful kidney transplantation
    L Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, University Federico II of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy
    J Endocrinol Invest 29:625-32. 2006
  4. ncbi Cryptozoospermia with normal testicular function after allogeneic stem cell transplantation: a case report
    L Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II, University of Naples, Naples, Italy
    Hum Reprod 22:495-9. 2007
  5. ncbi Andrenocortical carcinomas: twelve-year prospective experience
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, Via S Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
    World J Surg 28:896-903. 2004
  6. ncbi Reduced bone mass detected by bone quantitative ultrasonometry and DEXA in pre- and postmenopausal women with endogenous subclinical hyperthyroidism
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Universita degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via S Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
    Maturitas 48:299-306. 2004
  7. ncbi Estrogen-progestin therapy in women after stem cell transplant: our experience and literature review
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, Italy
    Menopause 14:320-30. 2007
  8. ncbi Weekly clodronate treatment prevents bone loss and vertebral fractures in women with subclinical Cushing's syndrome
    L Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
    J Endocrinol Invest 32:390-4. 2009
  9. ncbi Effects of sex steroids on bone in women with subclinical or overt endogenous hypercortisolism
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
    Eur J Endocrinol 157:359-66. 2007
  10. ncbi Turner's syndrome mosaicism 45X/47XXX: an interesting natural history
    L Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
    J Endocrinol Invest 24:811-5. 2001

Detail Information

Publications42

  1. ncbi Subclinical Cushing's syndrome in patients with adrenal incidentaloma: clinical and biochemical features
    R Rossi
    Dipartimento di Endocrinologia, Universita di Napoli Federico II, Italy
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 85:1440-8. 2000
    ..These findings support the hypothesis that clinically silent hypercortisolism is probably not completely asymptomatic...
  2. ncbi Poorly differentiated small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma localized in three different endocrine glands: response to chemotherapy and octreotide LAR
    L Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
    J Endocrinol Invest 28:371-8. 2005
    ..Median survival of these patients is 6 months if left untreated. Our patient is alive 18 months after beginning the treatment, reporting good general condition and quality of life over the whole follow-up period...
  3. ncbi Thyroid function and morphology after a successful kidney transplantation
    L Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, University Federico II of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy
    J Endocrinol Invest 29:625-32. 2006
    ....
  4. ncbi Cryptozoospermia with normal testicular function after allogeneic stem cell transplantation: a case report
    L Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II, University of Naples, Naples, Italy
    Hum Reprod 22:495-9. 2007
    ..A spontaneous uncomplicated pregnancy occurred in the partner of the patient 3 months after the corticosteroid treatment withdrawal...
  5. ncbi Andrenocortical carcinomas: twelve-year prospective experience
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, Via S Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
    World J Surg 28:896-903. 2004
    ..In conclusion, curative surgery was the most effective treatment. Monitoring arterial pressure, endocrine parameters, and metabolic parameters can be helpful for the early detection of AC recurrences...
  6. ncbi Reduced bone mass detected by bone quantitative ultrasonometry and DEXA in pre- and postmenopausal women with endogenous subclinical hyperthyroidism
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Universita degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via S Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
    Maturitas 48:299-306. 2004
    ..Objective: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the effect of endogenous SH on bone in relation to the menopausal status...
  7. ncbi Estrogen-progestin therapy in women after stem cell transplant: our experience and literature review
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, Italy
    Menopause 14:320-30. 2007
    ..Moreover, EPT absorption may be reduced in patients who received allotransplants and have gastrointestinal or skin chronic graft-versus-host disease...
  8. ncbi Weekly clodronate treatment prevents bone loss and vertebral fractures in women with subclinical Cushing's syndrome
    L Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
    J Endocrinol Invest 32:390-4. 2009
    ..Currently, it is unclear if patients with subclinical Cushing's syndrome (SCS) with osteoporosis or osteopenia may benefit from antiresorptive treatment and the type of therapy to be given...
  9. ncbi Effects of sex steroids on bone in women with subclinical or overt endogenous hypercortisolism
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
    Eur J Endocrinol 157:359-66. 2007
    ..This study is aimed at investigating the role of sex steroids and severity of hypercortisolism on bone mineral density (BMD) and prevalence of vertebral fractures in female patients...
  10. ncbi Turner's syndrome mosaicism 45X/47XXX: an interesting natural history
    L Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
    J Endocrinol Invest 24:811-5. 2001
    ..Estrogen and progestin replacement therapy led to weight gain, re-appearance of secondary sexual characteristics and a mild improvement in mental equilibrium...
  11. ncbi Functional hyperandrogenism detected by corticotropin and GnRH-analogue stimulation tests in women affected by apparently idiopathic hirsutism
    R Rossi
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
    J Endocrinol Invest 24:491-8. 2001
    ..In conclusion, milder forms of functional ovarian and/or adrenal hyperandrogenism, similar to those found in clearly hyperandrogenic women, were observed and could be an underlying mechanism of idiopathic hirsutism...
  12. ncbi Bone loss determined by quantitative ultrasonometry correlates inversely with disease activity in patients with endogenous glucocorticoid excess due to adrenal mass
    L Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, University Federico II, 80129 Naples, Italy
    Eur J Endocrinol 145:241-7. 2001
    ..The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness and predictive power of QUS in assessing bone loss in subjects with differing degrees of endogenous cortisol excess due to adrenal mass...
  13. ncbi Bone loss and its management in long-term survivors from allogeneic stem cell transplantation
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology, Federico II University of Naples, Via S Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 92:4536-45. 2007
    ..Recently, great efforts have been made to understand the pathogenesis of bone loss after allogeneic stem cell transplant (allo-SCT) and possible treatments...
  14. ncbi Patients with subclinical Cushing's syndrome due to adrenal adenoma have increased cardiovascular risk
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, University Federico II, Via S Pansini n 5, 801 31 Naples, Italy
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 87:4872-8. 2002
    ..This finding supports the concept that chronic mild endogenous cortisol excess may have important systemic effects on the human body...
  15. ncbi Bone demineralization and vertebral fractures in endogenous cortisol excess: role of disease etiology and gonadal status
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular, Clinical Endocrinology, and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, via Sergia Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 91:1779-84. 2006
    ..e. Cushing's disease and adrenal and ectopic Cushing's syndrome...
  16. ncbi Long-lasting bone damage detected by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, phalangeal osteosonogrammetry, and in vitro growth of marrow stromal cells after allogeneic stem cell transplantation
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Endocrinology, Division of Rheumatology, Federico II University of Naples, Via S Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 87:5058-65. 2002
    ..Inability to regenerate a normal number of osteoblastic precursors in the stromal stem cell compartment may in part account for severe long-lasting posttransplant decrease in bone mass...
  17. ncbi Short-term zoledronic acid treatment increases bone mineral density and marrow clonogenic fibroblast progenitors after allogeneic stem cell transplantation
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology, Federico II University of Naples, Via S Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 90:627-34. 2005
    ....
  18. ncbi Gonadal status in reproductive age women after haematopoietic stem cell transplantation for haematological malignancies
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, Via S Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
    Hum Reprod 18:1410-6. 2003
    ..Ovarian failure is a frequent complication occurring after haematopoietic stem cell transplantion (SCT), which is generally ascribed to radiation treatment and antiblastic alkylating agents...
  19. ncbi Endocrine disorders during the first year after autologous stem-cell transplant
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, Italy
    Am J Med 118:664-70. 2005
    ..Frequent endocrine disorders have been reported after allogeneic stem-cell transplant, but data on adult survivors of autologous transplants are still scarce...
  20. ncbi Avascular necrosis in long-term survivors after allogeneic or autologous stem cell transplantation: a single center experience and a review
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
    Cancer 97:2453-61. 2003
    ..The most debilitating skeletal complication of stem cell transplantation (SCT) is avascular necrosis (AVN)...
  21. ncbi High prevalence of endocrine dysfunction in long-term survivors after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation for hematologic diseases
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
    Cancer 95:1076-84. 2002
    ..The extent to which chemotherapy and immune system derangement affect endocrine function in allo-BMT recipients is still unclear...
  22. ncbi Is plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 a cardiovascular risk factor in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome?
    Francesco Orio
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, Italy
    Reprod Biomed Online 9:505-10. 2004
    ..In conclusion, women with PCOS have significantly elevated PAI-1 activity independent of obesity, and it is speculated that elevated PAI-1 activity may be a factor in the increased cardiovascular morbidity seen in PCOS...
  23. ncbi Estrogen-progestogen induced hematocolpometra following allogeneic stem cell transplant
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Division of Hematology, Federico II University of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy
    Gynecol Oncol 93:112-5. 2004
    ..Gynecological manifestation of chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) has been invariably described in association with its extensive form. We have also observed it in a patient with the limited cGVHD form...
  24. ncbi Effects of estrogen-progestin therapy on serum levels of RANKL, osteoprotegerin, osteocalcin, leptin, and ghrelin in postmenopausal women
    Costantino Di Carlo
    Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medicine of Human Reproduction, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
    Menopause 14:38-44. 2007
    ....
  25. ncbi The cardiovascular risk of young women with polycystic ovary syndrome: an observational, analytical, prospective case-control study
    Francesco Orio
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 89:3696-701. 2004
    ..In conclusion, our data show the detrimental effect of PCOS on the cardiovascular system even in young women asymptomatic for cardiac disease...
  26. ncbi Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis function after successful kidney transplantation in men and women
    Libuse Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, University Federico II of Naples, Cantazaro, Italy
    Hum Reprod 19:867-73. 2004
    ..Renal transplantation (RT) is the most common solid organ transplant procedure. Several studies have reported on gonadal function in male and female RT recipients with controversial results...
  27. ncbi Circulating ghrelin concentrations in the polycystic ovary syndrome
    Francesco Orio
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 88:942-5. 2003
    ..There is no relationship between circulating ghrelin and the abnormal hormonal pattern of the PCOS syndrome...
  28. ncbi Imbalance of the osteoprotegerin/RANKL ratio in bone marrow microenvironment after allogeneic hemopoietic stem cell transplantation
    Patrizia Ricci
    Department of Biochemistry and Medical Biotechnology, Hematology Branch, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
    Transplantation 82:1449-56. 2006
    ....
  29. ncbi The increase of leukocytes as a new putative marker of low-grade chronic inflammation and early cardiovascular risk in polycystic ovary syndrome
    Francesco Orio
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 90:2-5. 2005
    ..In conclusion, our data demonstrate that PCOS women have an increased WBC count that correlates with homeostasis model assessment values...
  30. ncbi Cushing's syndrome: aftermath of the cure
    Rosario Pivonello
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, Italy
    Arq Bras Endocrinol Metabol 51:1381-91. 2007
    ..The totality of these complications persisting or occurring after successful treatment contribute to the impairment of quality of life registered in patients with CS after disease cure...
  31. ncbi Growth hormone excess with onset in adolescence: clinical appearance and long-term treatment outcome
    Annamaria Colao
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Section of Endocrinology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
    Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 66:714-22. 2007
    ..Limited data are available on clinical presentation and treatment strategy in patients with GH-secreting adenomas with onset in adolescence...
  32. ncbi Effect of treatment with depot somatostatin analogue octreotide on primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP) in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) patients
    Antongiulio Faggiano
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
    Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 69:756-62. 2008
    ....
  33. ncbi Bone turnover and the osteoprotegerin-RANKL pathway in tumor-induced osteomalacia: a longitudinal study of five cases
    Domenico Rendina
    Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Federico II University, Via Sergio Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
    Calcif Tissue Int 85:293-300. 2009
    ..The BMD increase during TIO treatment is related to the improvement of phosphate rather than FGF-23 levels. A "hungry bone"-like syndrome was observed after surgical or pharmacological treatment...
  34. ncbi Homocysteine levels and C677T polymorphism of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
    Francesco Orio
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 88:673-9. 2003
    ..5 +/- 3.9 vs. 22.0 +/- 7.8 micromol/liter +/- SD). In conclusion, our data show that in PCOS women, the serum Hcy levels are normal, and the C677T polymorphism of MTHFR does not influence the Hcy levels like in controls...
  35. ncbi Somatopause: dismetabolic and bone effects
    G Lombardi
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
    J Endocrinol Invest 28:36-42. 2005
    ..Thus, more data are needed to define the effects of somatopause to identify who could potentially benefit from the effects of somatotropic treatment...
  36. ncbi An oncologist-based model of cancer genetic counselling for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
    A Contegiacomo
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
    Ann Oncol 15:726-32. 2004
    ..We describe a multistep model of cancer genetic counselling designed to promote awareness, and disease surveillance and preventive measures for hereditary and familial breast and ovarian cancer...
  37. ncbi The role of growth hormone in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis
    G Lombardi
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Section of Endocrinology, University Federico II of Naples, Via Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
    J Endocrinol Invest 31:38-42. 2008
    ....
  38. ncbi The role for growth hormone in linking arthritis, osteoporosis, and body composition
    L Tauchmanova
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy
    J Endocrinol Invest 30:35-41. 2007
    ..Their normalization (by GH replacement or treatment of acromegaly) reverses most of these abnormalities, thus confirming their GH-related etiology...
  39. ncbi Bone density and turnover in young adult patients with growth hormone deficiency after 2-year growth hormone replacement according with gender
    F Rota
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology, Federico II University of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy
    J Endocrinol Invest 31:94-102. 2008
    ..In particular, GH replacement dose, to be successful on bone mass and turnover, depends on gender in hypopituitary patients aged below 50 yr...
  40. ncbi Adrenal adenoma and normal androgen levels in a young woman with polycystic ovaries: a case of idiopathic hirsutism?
    F Orio
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
    J Endocrinol Invest 27:61-6. 2004
    ..This case report underlines the need of cautious interpretation of imaging results and clinical signs of severe hirsutism, reminding one that the true cause of a medical problem may not be the most evident...
  41. ncbi Effects of neridronate treatment in elderly women with osteoporosis
    T Cascella
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology and Oncology, University Federico II of Naples, Italy
    J Endocrinol Invest 28:202-8. 2005
    ..In conclusion, neridronate currently represents a valid option for the treatment of osteoporosis, since it helps just as much as oral BPs in the improvement of BMD and in particular conditions it can be even more effective...
  42. ncbi Long-term efficacy of doxazosin plus atenolol in the management of severe and sustained arterial hypertension and reversibility of the cardiac damage induced by chronic cathecolamine excess. A case report in a young girl with recurrent, functioning paraga
    M Pulcrano
    Department of Clinical and Molecular Endocrinology and Oncology, Federico II University School of Medicine, Naples, Italy
    J Endocrinol Invest 27:774-7. 2004
    ....