ea0037ep1199 | Clinical Cases–Pituitary/Adrenal | ECE2015
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...