ea0037gp.02.04 | Adrenal (1) | ECE2015
Reimondo Giuseppe
, Coletta Marcella
, Peraga Giulia
, Pia Anna
, Pellegrino Micaela
, Massaglia Chiara
, Zaggia Barbara
, Cosio Paolo
, Mbachu Elena
, Borretta Giorgio
, Terzolo Massimo
Background: Adrenal incidentalomas are found in 37% of radiological series and many of them are adrenal adenomas. Autonomous cortisol secretion without clinical signs of overt hypercortisolism is a common finding in these patients. Studies reported metabolic derangement and increased cardiovascular risk associated with this state of subtle cortisol excess, however scanty data are available on the natural history of this condition.Aim: To assess the...