ea0070ep354 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2020
Vasques Miguel
, Matos Lurdes
, Sagarribay Amets
, Pontinha Carlos
, Mafra Manuela
, Cerqueira Luís
, Agapito Ana
Introduction: Cushing’s disease (CD) is a potentially fatal disease caused by corticotrophic adenoma of the pituitary gland. Crooke Cell Adenomas (CCA) are a rare variant characterized by cytoplasmic ring deposits of cytokeratin filaments. They are usually aggressive macroadenomas with a higher rate of recurrence and malignancy.Clinical case: A 36 year old man, with 34 kg weight gain and uncontrolled hypertension for 4 years presented at the Emerge...