Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome (CS) is often challenging and requires the use of several diagnostic methods. Late-night salivary cortisol (LNSC) offers an easy, non-invasive screening method for CS. However, its availability is still limited and the cut-off values vary widely between laboratories. The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic value of LNSC for CS in comparison with late-night serum cortisol (LNSerC) and 24-hour urinary free cortiso...

Introduction: Real-world data on management of bone alterations in Cushing’s syndrome (CS) are scanty. The aim of our study was to assess the prevalence of osteoporosis (OP) and bone fractures (BF) in CS patients included in the European Registry on Cushing’s Syndrome (ERCUSYN), and to describe the diagnostic and therapeutic strategies adopted across Europe to address these comorbidities.Patients and methods: In this retrospective, observationa...