ea0063p692 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology 2 | ECE2019
Homsi Sarah
, Spielmann Lionel
, Rinagel Marina
, Magheru Cristian
, Smagala Agnes
, Racolta Niculina
Cushing disease is a rare endocrine disorder characterised by excess production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from a pituitary adenoma causing an excessive stimulation of the adrenal glands resulting in hypercortisolism. Most common clinical presentation includes a combination of signs like central obesity, facial plethora,ecchymosis, purple skin striae, hirsutism, acne, muscle weakness and atrophy. Hypertension, glucose intolerance and diabetes, hypokalaemia and osteo...