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BackgroundAdrenal incidentalomas (AI) are present in 310% of the general population. Up to 20% of them may have autonomous cortisol secretion (ACS). However, subclinical hypercortisolism isnt clearly defined. The 1mg dexamethasone suppression test (ODST) is the most widely accepted for the screening of these patients. Recent data suggest that hair cortisol should be considered as a routine test for the screening of Cushing syndrome.<p cla...

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ea0070aep104 | Adrenal and Cardiovascular Endocrinology | ECE2020

How innocent are nonfunctioning adrenal incidentalomas?

Savelli Akrivi , Athanassouli Fani , Petychaki Fotini , Asonitis Nikos , Giovanopoulos Ilias , Samarkos Michalis , Benopoulou Olga , Kourbeti Irene , Psichogiou Mina , Mantzourani Marina , Cholongitas Evangelos , Gogas Helen , Kassi Eva , Angelousi Anna

Context: Adrenal incidentalomas (AI) can be found in 3–10% of the general population. The vast majority of them (70%) represents nonfunctioning adrenal incidentalomas (NFAI). Although several comorbidities have been studied in patients with autonomous cortisol secretion (ACS) there are limited data for those with NFAI.Aim: To study metabolic disorders frequency in patients with AI and especially NFAI.Design: Retrospective stu...

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Hair cortisol levels in patients with adrenal incidentalomas compared to healthy controls

How innocent are nonfunctioning adrenal incidentalomas?

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