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ea0020p516 | Paediatric Endocrinology | ECE2009

Short stature in pediatric Cushing's syndrome: effectiveness of hypercortisolism cure

Paragliola Rosa Maria , Lovicu Rosa Maria , Ingraudo Francesca , Ianni Francesca , Locantore Pietro , Rota Carlo Antonio , Pontecorvi Alfredo , Corsello Salvatore Maria

Cushing’s disease (CD) is the most common cause of endogenous Cushing’s syndrome in children and adolescents and represents a rare cause of short stature. A 14-year-old boy came to our attention for progressive weight gain and short stature. Birth length and weight were normal; clinical history was negative for use of glucocorticoids. At examination, height was 140 cm (3th centile), weight was 37.7 kg (10th centile). Tanner stage was: G2, PH 3, testis 3 ml. Hypothyro...