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ea0022p621 | Neuroendocrinology and Pituitary (<emphasis role="italic">Generously supported by Novartis</emphasis>) | ECE2010

Decreased cortical thickness on MRI in patients with Cushing's syndrome: preliminary experience

Santos Alicia , Granell Esther , Resmini Eugenia , Ybarra Juan , Portella Maria J , Perez Victor , Barahona Maria J , Mourelo Olga Lopez , Vives Yolanda , De Juan Manuel , Pires Patricia , Gomez Anson Beatriz , Webb Susan

Introduction: Patients with Cushing’s syndrome might present a variety of brain alterations. There is however little evidence from MRI studies demonstrating atrophy of either frontal or medial temporal brain regions.Aims: To study cortical alterations (decreased cortical thickness) on MRI in patients with Cushing’s syndrome (CS), as compared to controls (C), and long-standing major depressive disorder (MDD).Material and m...