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ea0070aep101 | Adrenal and Cardiovascular Endocrinology | ECE2020

Aetiological diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome : A trap for the unwary

Khaldi Safa , Jenzri Haythem , Abouloula Maria , Sayadi Hanène , Khochteli Inès

Introduction: Cushing’s syndrome denotes pathologic hypercortisolism as a result of excessive adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) production or autonomous adrenal production of cortisol according to the ACTH levels. However, 30% of the patients with CS have ACTH levels in the ‘grey zone’ (5–20 pg/ml), thereby posing a challenge in establishing the aetiological diagnosis.Case presentation: A 20-year-old woman presented to our depart...