ea0020p516 | Paediatric Endocrinology | ECE2009
Paragliola Rosa Maria
, Lovicu Rosa Maria
, Ingraudo Francesca
, Ianni Francesca
, Locantore Pietro
, Rota Carlo Antonio
, Pontecorvi Alfredo
, Corsello Salvatore Maria
Cushings disease (CD) is the most common cause of endogenous Cushings 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...