Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Distinguishing pseudo-Cushing syndrome (PCS) from mild forms of Cushing’s disease (CD) is a challenge. The dexamethasone-Corticotropin Releasing Hormone test (dex-CRH) assumes that cortisol response to CRH is preserved in CD while suppressed in PCS after the low dose dexamethasone suppression test (LDDST). Methods: Persons with a suspicion of CD based on mild clinical features and a positive first-line screening test were included. They ...

Background: Primary hyperaldosteronism (PA) is a prevalent, but underdiagnosed syndrome. Diagnosis and treatment have been relatively constant since the development of the latest Endocrine Society guidelines in 2016.Study objective: Baseline characteristics, treatment and follow-up of subjects with PA referred for adrenal venous sampling (AVS) in a tertiary hospital since 2009 are presented.Results: Thirty five subjects (M/F: 17/18...