Endocrine Abstracts

Cyclic Cushing’s syndrome (CCS) is a rare condition that involves recurring episodes of hypercortisolaemia, alternating with normocortisolemia at intervals ranging from a few days to several years. To diagnose CCS, it is necessary to demonstrate three cortisol peaks and two troughs. CCS is mostly seen in females and can be Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-dependent or independent2. The common causes of CCS are Cushing’s Disease (55% ), ectopic ACTH syndrome (26%), ...