Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS) is a common finding in patients who have an adrenal incidentaloma (AI). Evidence suggests patients with MACS are at risk of cardiovascular morbidity, but there is not yet a consensus on the management of this cohort. Our study assesses the cardiovascular risk of patients with MACS, compared to patients with non-functioning AIs.Methods: Data were collected retrospectiv...

Background: Adrenal incidentalomas (AI) are common, with approximately 40% of these demonstrating evidence of mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS). MACS has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality, and some patients with MACS may benefit from medical therapy or adrenalectomy, so all require further evaluation. Given the large numbers of patients involved, this has potentially significant resource implications for outpatient endocrinology se...