ea0070aep101 | Adrenal and Cardiovascular Endocrinology | ECE2020
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...