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ea0029p39 | Adrenal cortex | ICEECE2012

Reduction of the 10-year probability of fracture predicted by FRAX® and bone mass recovery in patients with Cushing’s Syndrome after 24 months from cure of hypercortisolism

Trementino L. , Ceccoli L. , Marcelli G. , Mancini T. , Boscaro M. , Arnaldi G.

Introduction: Cushing’s Syndrome (CS) has been associated with bone mass abnormalities and with an increased risk of osteoporotic fractures.Objective: Evaluate the effect of treatment on the 10-year probability of fracture predicted by FRAX® and on the overall bone profile, in patients with CS.Patients and Methods: We evaluated 36 patients (6 M, 30 F, 12 post-menopausal, mean-age 43.6±13.5), 22 with Cushin...