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ea0049gp9 | Adrenal 1 | ECE2017

Mortality is increased in patients with Cushing’s disease in long-term remission: A nation-wide study

Chantzichristos Dimitrios , Papakokkinou Eleni , Dahlqvist Per , Segerstedt Elin , Olsson Tommy , Berinder Katarina , Hoybye Charlotte , Bensing Sophie , Engstrom Britt Eden , Burman Pia , Folin Cecilia , Erfurth Eva Marie , Wahlberg Jeanette , Ekman Bertil , Schwarcz Erik , Bryngelsson Ing-Liss , Andersson Eva , Johannsson Gudmundur , Olsson Daniel S , Ragnarsson Oskar

Background: It is still undetermined whether patients with Cushing’s disease (CD) in remission have an increased mortality. Most previous studies are limited by small numbers of patients and/or short follow-up time.Objective: To study mortality in a nation-wide cohort of patients with CD during long-term follow-up.Methods: Patients with ICD codes for Cushing’s syndrome and/or CD, between 1987 and 2013, were identified in ...