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ea0063p729 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology 2 | ECE2019

Muscle dysfunction is associated with poor quality of life in patients with Cushing’s syndrome long-term after remission

Martel Luciana , Bascunana Helena , Cuartero Jordi , Biagetti Betina , Webb Susan M. , Valassi Elena

Background: Residual morbidity in patients with Cushing’s syndrome (CS) in remission significantly affects Quality of Life (QoL). While sustained muscle weakness is a frequent complaint in these patients, the impact of muscle dysfunction on their psychophysical wellbeing is currently unknown. Patients & methods: We included 28 female patients [mean(±SD) age, 50±12 years; mean (±SD) BMI, 26.7±3.8] and 26 age- and BMI-matched healthy controls. Mean (...