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ea0026oc1.4 | Thyroid/Adrenal | ECE2011

Results of 1,Ortho-1,para′-dichloro-diphenyl-dichloroethane (O,p′DDD) treatment in 76 patients with Cushing's disease

Baudry C , Coste J , Khalil R Bou , Guignat L , Abbas H , Guibourdenche J , Silvera S , Bertagna X , Bertherat J

Introduction: Alternative to transsphenoidal pituitary surgery (TSS) may be required in Cushing’s disease (CD), as first or second line treatment. 1,ortho-1,para′-dichloro-diphenyl-dichloroethane (o,p′DDD) has a potent anticortisolic action. Its place in CD treatment is not well defined. The aim of this study was to further evaluate the efficacy and tolerance of o,p′DDD in CD.Patients and m...