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ea0032p243 | Clinical case reports – Pituitary/Adrenal | ECE2013

Osteoporotic fractures as manifestation of Cushing’s disease

Nogueira Claudia , Souto Selma , Quinaz Joao , Braga Daniel , Vinha Eduardo , Rios Elisabete , Bernardes Irene , Pereira Josue , Carvalho Davide

Introduction: Cushing’s syndrome (CS) is a well-known cause of bone loss and osteoporotic fractures, which may be the initial manifestation of the disease and may present 2 years before CS diagnosis. Trabecular bone is usually the most seriously affected, and vertebrae and ribs are the typical fracture locations.Case report: A 37-year-old man with dyslipidemia and obesity was observed due to uncontrolled hypertension and osteoporosis. He complained ...