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19th European Congress of Endocrinology

Lisbon, Portugal
20 May 2017 - 23 May 2017

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Eposter Presentations: Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology

Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's)

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The metabolic impact of ACTH-dependent versus ACTH-independent Cushing’s syndrome: a retrospective study of 99 patients

Ilie Mirela Diana , Badiu Corin

Introduction: Although the metabolic impact of Cushing’s syndrome and hypercortisolemia are well known, the metabolic impact of ACTH is less established.Objective: To identify differences in the glucidic, lipid and bone metabolism in ACTH-dependent versus ACTH-independent Cushing’s syndrome.Methods: Retrospective, cross-sectional study of 99 patients with Cushing’s syndrome (54 with ACTH-dependent Cushing’s synd...

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ACTH-independent subclinical Cushing’s syndrome in patient with acromegaly and adrenal incidentaloma

Kurowska Maria , Malicka Joanna , Tarach Jerzy

Introduction: It is well established that acromegaly is associated with increased risk of cancer. However, it is currently unclear whether patients with acromegaly are at increased risk of developing adrenal tumors and little is known about the association between acromegaly and adrenal adenomas. The simultaneous occurrence of preclinical Cushing’s syndrome in patients with acromegaly and adrenal adenoma is extremely rare, and to our knowledge, so far only 5 such cases ha...