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ea0070ep358 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2020

Unexpected diagnosis of ACTH dependent cushing syndrome in an old patient with hypertension, osteoporosis and newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus

Varlan Delia-Maria , Giuca Diandra , Caragheorgheopol Andra , Acsinte Delia , Grigore Iulia , Trifanescu Raluca , Poiana Catalina

Introduction: Cushing syndrome could be missed initially, especially when the presenting features are common in the general population. Before proceeding to the hormonal tests we have to consider that recent studies have shown that up to 50% of patients with CD have different degrees of altered glucose metabolism, up to 80% of CS patients have hypertension independently of their age and sex and hypercorticism changes bone structure and causes vertebral fractures in approximate...

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Unexpected diagnosis of ACTH dependent cushing syndrome in an old patient with hypertension, osteoporosis and newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus

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