ea0049ep53 | Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's) | ECE2017
Neves Joao Sergio
, Oliveira Ana Isabel
, Souteiro Pedro
, Oliveira Sofia Castro
, Baldaia Helena
, Melo Daniel
, Neves Celestino
, Freitas Paula
, Carvalho Davide
Introduction: Cushings syndrome is an endocrinopathy characterized by glucocorticoids excess. Adrenalectomy is the recommend treatment for unilateral adrenal Cushings syndrome and is usually associated with resolution of the disease.Clinical Case: A 54-year old woman with central obesity (BMI 34.3 kg/m2), diabetes and hypertension had a left adrenal mass of 15 mm and characteristics suggestive of adenoma (Hounsfield unit of <10...