ea0049ep54 | Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's) | ECE2017
Neves Joao Sergio
, Teles Luis
, Souteiro Pedro
, Oliveira Sofia Castro
, Oliveira Ana Isabel
, Fernandes Ana Catarina
, Damasceno Margarida
, Graca Luisa
, Rodrigues Elisabete
, Neves Celestino
, Freitas Paula
, Carvalho Davide
Introduction: Adrenal tumors are usually detected due to clinical manifestations of hormonal hypersecretion or incidental findings on imaging evaluation. Although most incidentalomas are non-functioning adenomas, it is important to appropriately evaluate such masses to exclude hormonal excess or malignancy.Case description: An 81-year old male was admitted to our hospital for fever with 15 days of evolution. The patient also presented chills and loss of ...