Endocrine Abstracts

Cushing disease is defined by signs and simptoms of hypercortisolism due to augmented ACTH secretion from pituitary origin. It is very rare in pediatric age, with general incidence around 13 cases/1 000 000 persons/year.Case description: S.G.N, male, 14.5 years old, was brought for medical attention due to weight gain and weakness in the last 4 months. At physical examination, he presented with moon face, cervical acanthosis nigricans, hypertrichosis and...