We present a case of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-independent Cushing's
syndrome diagnosed in a patient in the third trimester of her pregnancy, with an adrenal …

Purpose: The association of pregnancy and Cushing's disease (CD) is rare. Treatment of
Cushing's syndrome (CS) is imperative to reduce maternal and fetal morbidity. Ketoconazole …

Cushing's disease (CD) is rare in paediatric practice but requires prompt investigation,
diagnosis and therapy to prevent long-term complications. Key presenting features are a …

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) are
up-regulated during normal pregnancy. Pregnancy represents a state of relative …

SUMMARY A 23‐year‐old female presented with severe Cushing's syndrome in the 23rd
week of pregnancy. Investigations showed plasma cortisol 770 nmol/l (08.00 h) and 850 …

Despite many recent advances, the management of patients with Cushing's disease
continues to be challenging. Cushing's syndrome is a complex metabolic disorder that is a …

OBJECTIVE Cushing's syndrome In childhood and adolescence Is rare. We analysed the
clinical presentation, Investigation, management and therapeutic outcome In 12 paediatric …

In October 2002, a workshop was held in Ancona, Italy, to reach a Consensus on the
management of Cushing's syndrome. The workshop was organized by the University of …

Cushing's disease (CD) is the commonest form of ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome
and is a rare clinical diagnosis in paediatric and adolescent patients. CD is caused by an …

Importance Cushing syndrome is defined as a prolonged increase in plasma cortisol levels
that is not due to a physiological etiology. Although the most frequent cause of Cushing …