ea0099ep251 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2024
Colle Roberto
, Pigni Stella
, Jaafar Simona
, Cristofolini Giacomo
, Francesca Birtolo Maria
, Lavezzi Elisabetta
, Bottoni Edoardo
, Uccella Silvia
, Mazziotti Gherardo
, Lania Andrea
Introduction: Cyclic Cushings syndrome (cCS) is a rare condition characterized by periods of excessive cortisol secretion (peaks), alternating with phases of eucortisolism (through). In most cases, cCS is caused by an ACTH-secreting pituitary tumor, while only few cases of cyclic ectopic ACTH secretion (cEAS) have been described.Case presentation: In February 2023, a 58-year-old woman was referred to our Endocrine Unit due to a 10-year history of r...