SUN-396 Subclinical Cushing's Syndrome: Should We Treat?
| Autor: | Murray B. Gordon, Nikoletta Proudan |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
business.industry Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Adrenalectomy medicine.medical_treatment Mifepristone medicine.disease Gastroenterology Dexamethasone suppression test Internal medicine Diabetes mellitus medicine Adrenal adenoma Adrenocortical Disease Amlodipine Adrenal business Metoprolol medicine.drug Subclinical infection |
| Zdroj: | Journal of the Endocrine Society |
| ISSN: | 2472-1972 |
| Popis: | Background: Subclinical (mild) Cushing’s syndrome (SCS) is a common finding in incidental adrenal masses. Recent studies have shown there is increased morbidity and mortality with SCS. We present two cases that illustrate the importance of aggressive treatment of SCS. Clinical Case: A 66-yr-old female with multiple sclerosis and HTN presented to the ER with a 3-week history of hypertensive paroxysms >200/110. HTN previously has been well controlled with metoprolol and olmesartan. Evaluation for pheochromocytoma was negative. ACTH was |
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