ea0090ep747 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2023
Bauerle Ariane
, Nowotny Hanna F
, Doll Natalie
, Zopp Stephanie
, Nowak Elisabeth
, Vogel Frederick
, Gottschlich Adrian
, Seiter Thomas Marchant
, Reisch Nicole
, Rothenfuszer Simon
, Matthias Kroiss
, Braun Leah
, Reincke Martin
Background: Endogenous Cushings syndrome (CS) is associated with increased susceptibility to infections and mortality. Previously reported effects of hypercortisolism on immune function include a reduced CD4+/CD8+ ratio with a shift towards IL4+T helper cells (Th2), suppressed NK-cell cytotoxic activity as well as a low-grade inflammatory profile.Aim: This cross-sectional single center study aims to compare immune phenotype in patients with overt C...