Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Cushing’s syndrome is caused by an extended exposure to increased levels of endogenous or exogenous glucocorticoids. It is a syndrome that can be extremely challenging to diagnose as many symptoms and signs are also indications of other disease processes.Case: A 76 year old man presented to hospital with a six month history of immobility and falls. Proximal muscle weakness was also noted. The pati...

Introduction: Cushing’s syndrome is caused by an extended exposure to increased levels of endogenous or exogenous glucocorticoids. It is a syndrome that can be extremely challenging to diagnose as many symptoms and signs are also indications of other disease processes.Case: A 76 year old man presented to hospital with a six month history of immobility and falls. Proximal muscle weakness was also noted. The pati...