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ea0099p114 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2024

Obesity-Related pseudo-cushing syndrome and pituitary incidentaloma: a case study

Strinati Vittoria , Veroi Gabriele , Masi Davide , Nevi Paola , Ventimiglia Valentina , Watanabe Mikiko , Mariani Stefania , Gnessi Lucio , Lubrano Carla

Introduction: The diagnosis of Cushings syndrome (CS) can be challenging for endocrinologists due to its multifaceted presentation. Accurate differentiation between Pseudo-Cushing syndrome (PCS) and true CS is crucial as their treatment approaches and outcomes vary significantly.Case Report: A 43-year-old male patient with grade III obesity (BMI: 49.9 kg/m2) presented to our Endocrinology outpatient clinic with a complex medical history ...

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ea0099p79 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2024

Serum Oxytocin predicts body dysmorphic concerns and ketosis occurrence in patients withobesity on a VLCKD

Rossetti Rebecca , Tozzi Rossella , Masi Davide , Ignazia Curreli Maria , Basciani Sabrina , Elena Spoltore Maria , Gangitano Elena , Nevi Paola , Gandini Orietta , Strinati Vittoria , Chiara Massari Maria , Watanabe Mikiko , Mariani Stefania , Gnessi Lucio , Lubrano Carla

Introduction: Obesity is a chronic neurometabolic disorder with complex psychological aspects. Patients with obesity often suffer from eating disorders and altered body image perception and show increased plasma concentrations of oxytocin (OT).Objective and Design: This pilot study investigates the interplay between psychological factors, OT levels, and very-low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD)-induced weight loss. We collected data from patients with over...

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Obesity-Related pseudo-cushing syndrome and pituitary incidentaloma: a case study

Serum Oxytocin predicts body dysmorphic concerns and ketosis occurrence in patients withobesity on a VLCKD

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