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ea0032p21 | Adrenal cortex | ECE2013

Bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling in cushing's syndrome: comparison between an old and a new technique in naples experience

De Leo Monica , Tortora Fabio , Cozzolino Alessia , Simeoli Chiara , Iacuaniello Davide , Albano Aurora , Briganti Francesco , Cirillo Sossio , Colao Annamaria , Pivonello Rosario

Introduction: Bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling (BIPSS) is the test that offers the highest diagnostic accuracy in the differential diagnosis between pituitary and ectopic Cushng’s syndrome (CS). The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of BIPSS performed in the last six years, after the change in the technical procedure with that performed in the past period in Naples centre.Patients and methods: Seventeen patients with...