ea0081rc7.3 | Rapid Communications 7: Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology 2 | ECE2022
Akirov Amit
, Shimon Ilan
, Yosi Manisterski
, Aviran-Barak Nirit
, Nadler Varda
, Alboim Sandra
, Kopel Vered
, Tsvetov Gloria
, Hirsch Dania
Background: The majority of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-secreting pituitary adenomas are less than 10 mm in diameter and are described as microadenomas, while corticotroph macroadenomas (≥10 mm) are a less common cause of Cushings disease. Prior reports on the differences of clinical and biochemical behavior of corticotroph microadenomas and macroadenomas were inconsistent.Objective: Describe the clinical and biochemical characteristic...