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ea0029p1437 | Pituitary Clinical | ICEECE2012

Efficacy of transsphenoidal surgery for Cushing’s disease: the role of combined dexamethasone desmopressin test

Witek P. , Glinicki P. , Szamotulska K. , Zielinski G.

Introduction: The treatment of choice in Cushing’s disease (CD) is transsphenoidal surgery (TSS). The success of surgical procedure is of particular importance in terms of patient`s prognosis. The aim of this study was the prospective evaluation of compatibility of coupled 1 mg dexamethasone suppression test and 10 μg desmopressin stimulation test (CDDT) with standard criteria of remission in CD.Methods: The study population consisted of 36 pat...