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ea0028p247 | Pituitary | SFEBES2012

A case series of corticotroph macroadenomas and Cushing’s: clinical characteristics and management

O'Toole Sam , Metcalfe Karl , Plowman Piers , Evanson Jane , Carpenter Robert , Drake Will

Background: Pituitary macroadenomas are an uncommon cause of Cushing’s disease. They present with a higher cortisol burden, are more aggressive and harder to cure and manage than microadenomas.Aims: To review the demographics, clinical features, biochemistry, radiology and required treatment modalities of a single-centre case series of corticotroph macroadenomas.Methods: Retrospective analysis and review of the case records of...