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ea0037ep1199 | Clinical Cases–Pituitary/Adrenal | ECE2015

Spontaneous resolution of bilateral avascular necrosis of the femoral head following cure of Cushing's syndrome secondary to primary pigmented micronodular adrenal disease

Pazderska Agnieszka , Crowther Stephen , Govender Pradeep , Conlon Kevin C , Gibney James , Sherlock Mark

Avascular necrosis is a rare presenting feature of endogenous hypercortisolism. The literature suggests that, if left untreated, complete collapse of the femoral head may ensue, necessitating hip replacement in up to 70% of patients. The majority of described patients with avascular necrosis due to endogenous hypercortisolaemia were treated surgically.Case report: A 36-year-old female, investigated for right leg pain, reported rapid weight gain, easy bru...

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Spontaneous resolution of bilateral avascular necrosis of the femoral head following cure of Cushing's syndrome secondary to primary pigmented micronodular adrenal disease

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