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ea0036P11 | (1) | BSPED2014

The accuracy of 24-h urinary free cortisol as a screening test in the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome in children

Shapiro Lucy , Elahi Shezan , Bailey Joe , Martin Lee , Drake William M , Savage Martin O , Storr Helen L

Background: Endogenous Cushing’s syndrome (CS) in children remains a challenge to diagnose and exclude. 24-h urinary free cortisol (UFC) measurements are a convenient, non-invasive test for paediatric patients.Objective: To assess the screening accuracy of 24-h UFC measurements in paediatric patients referred to our centre for evaluation of possible CS.Methods: A retrospective review of children referred to our centre between ...
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Endocrine Abstracts
ISSN 1470-3947 (print) | ISSN 1479-6848 (online)
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