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ea0020p448 | Obesity and Metabolism | ECE2009

Evidence of increased cardiovascular risk in patients with non-secreting unilateral adrenocortical adenomas

Androulakis Ioannis , Kollias George , Markou Athina , Papanastasiou Lambrini , Angnostou Tilemachos , Papamichael Christos , Piaditis George , Kaltsas Gregory

Background: Incidentally discovered adrenal adenomas (AA) are associated with increased prevalence of hypertension, obesity, and impaired glucose tolerance, all established risk factors for cardiovascular (CV) morbidity. However, most studies were performed in patients with AA and autonomous cortsisol and/or aldosterone secretion, whereas the presence of cardiovascular risk in patients with non-secreting AA has not been looked into detail.Methods: Cardio...