ea0065p341 | Nursing practice | SFEBES2019
Serban Laura
, Palma August
, Hu Lihua
, Hale Julia
, Tapa Denise
, Pitfield Deborah
, Senanayake Russell
, Bashari Waiel A
, Gurnell Mark
Background: Cushings disease is the most common cause of endogenous Cushings syndrome in adults, affecting females>males (ratio 3:1). In suspected cases, careful clinical assessment is required to ascertain a pre-test probability. This is followed by robust biochemical testing, which guides further management.One-week test protocol: Congruent biochemical tests are conducted over a one-week period in an outpatient setting. Patients attend on d...