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BackgroundAdrenal incidentalomas (AI) are present in 310% of the general population. Up to 20% of them may have autonomous cortisol secretion (ACS). However, subclinical hypercortisolism isnt clearly defined. The 1mg dexamethasone suppression test (ODST) is the most widely accepted for the screening of these patients. Recent data suggest that hair cortisol should be considered as a routine test for the screening of Cushing syndrome.<p cla...

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ea0099ep258 | Adrenal and Cardiovascular Endocrinology | ECE2024

Psychometric parameters and quality of life in patients with adrenal tumours

Charikleia Tasouli Elisavet , Mytareli Chrysoula , Andreadaki Evangelia , Thanasoula Foteini , Siampanopoulou Vasiliki , Karabela Athina , Papalexis Petros , Lafioniatis Alexandros , Angelousi Anna

Introduction: Neuropsychiatric disorders are common and well-studied in patients with overt hypercortisolism. However, data regarding patients with adrenal incidentalomas (AIs) are limited. The aim of our study is to assess the psychometric and quality of life status in individuals with benign adrenal tumours.Methods: Eighty-two patients diagnosed with AIs, encompassing 53 females and 29 males, with a total mean age of 64 years and 52controls (without AI...

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Hair cortisol levels in patients with adrenal incidentalomas compared to healthy controls

Psychometric parameters and quality of life in patients with adrenal tumours

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