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ea0073ep147 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2021

A challenging case of Cushing’s disease complicated with diverticular rupture and multiple thrombotic phenomena following trans-sphenoidal surgery

Wijewickrama Piyumi , P Somasundaram Noel , Sumanatilleke Manilka , Ambawatte Sathyajith

BackgroundCushing’s syndrome (CS) occurs due to cortisol overproduction. Endogenous hypercortisolemia can be secondary to Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) dependent as well as independent causes (1). Early identification and prompt definitive management is crucial to minimize mortality. Successful management of CS becomes extremely challenging due to multiple associated complications, especially the thrombotic events which are even more prominent ...