Endocrine Abstracts

Background: In patients with adrenal nodules increased 17-OH Progesterone (17-OHP) does not necessarily indicate congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) since adrenocortical tumors may harbor defects in steroidogenesis resulting in high steroid precursors, either basally or, usually, after Synacthen stimulation. Secretion of precursors has been associated with malignancy but it can also be present in benign adenomas.Case Presentation: A 62-year-old lady wit...