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ea0022p554 | Neuroendocrinology and Pituitary (<emphasis role="italic">Generously supported by Novartis</emphasis>) | ECE2010

Increased prevalence of psychopathology and maladaptive personality traits in patients after long-term cure of Cushing's disease

Tiemensma Jitske , Biermasz Nienke , Middelkoop Huub , van der Mast Roos , Romijn Johannes , Pereira Alberto

Objective: Psychopathology and maladaptive personality traits are often observed during the active phase of Cushings disease (CD). We hypothesized that patients with long-term cure of CD show persistent psychopathology and maladaptive personality traits.Aim: To evaluate psychopathology and personality traits in patients with long-term cure of CD.Patients and methods: We included 67 patients cured of CD (15% males, mean age 53...

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ea0022h2.3 | Oral Communications Highlights 2 | ECE2010

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Tiemensma Jitske , Kokshoorn Nieke , Biermasz Nienke , Keijser Bart-Jan , Wassenaar Moniek , Middelkoop Huub , Pereira Alberto , Romijn Johannes

Context and objective: Active Cushings disease is associated with cognitive impairments. We hypothesized that previous hypercortisolism in patients with Cushings disease results in irreversible impairments in cognitive functioning. Therefore, our aim was to assess cognitive functioning after long-term cure of Cushings disease.Design: Cognitive assessment consisted of 11 tests, which evaluated global cognitive functioning, memory, and ex...

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Increased prevalence of psychopathology and maladaptive personality traits in patients after long-term cure of Cushing's disease

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