ea0049ep44 | Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's) | ECE2017
Lages Adriana
, Frade Joao
, Paiva Isabel
, Oliveira Patricia
, Oliveira Diana
, Martins Diana
, Ventura Mara
, Cunha Nelson
, Rebelo-Marques Alexandre
, Antunes Susana
, Leitao Fatima
, Carrilho Francisco
Background: The diagnosis of Cushings syndrome (CS) remains a challenge in clinical endocrinology. Several screening tests have been proposed to establish hypercortisolism. Late-night salivary cortisol (LNSC) is used as screening tool, however, individualized cut-off levels for each population must be defined.Methods: Three group of subjects were studied: healthy volunteers, suspected CS and proven CS. All patients collected saliva at 23.00 h using...