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ea0041ep57 | Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's) | ECE2016

Testosterone and cortisol co-secretion by an adrenocortical adenoma presenting as secondary polycythemia

Adamidou Fotini , Mintziori Gesthimani , Vlahaki Efthymia , Kambaroudis Apostolos

Background: Androgen co-secretion in patients with adrenal Cushing’s syndrome is considered a marker of malignancy. Mixed secretion by benign adrenocortical tumors is rare. We describe a case of a middle aged woman presenting with Cushing’s syndrome and polycythemia.Case report: A 57-year-old lady was referred by the Hematology Service to our Endocrine Clinic for evaluation of an adrenal mass found in an abdominal CT in the course of investigat...