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ea0014p541 | (1) | ECE2007

Ketoconazole before transsphenoidal surgery in Cushing’s disease patiens as a good alternative to glucocorticoids perioperatory treatment

Venegas E , Soto A , Vazquez M , Guerrero R , Pumar A , Montero JM , Garcia N , Mangas MA , Leon A , Leal-Cerro A

Cushing’s disease is a debilitating endocrinopathy characterized by excessive cortisol levels in the blood which may be produced from tumours of the pituitary gland. The only way to achieve long term cure of Cushing’s disease is by Transphenoidal removal of the adenoma. ketoconazole, inhibit steroid (cortisol) production in the adrenal glands.The use of glucocorticids treatment before and after hypophisectomy is a classic management in the peri...