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Factitious Cushing's syndrome.

J P O'Hare, J A Vale, S Wood

    Acta Endocrinologica
    |February 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A patient self-administered hydrocortisone, causing factitious Cushing's syndrome. This condition, a Münchausen syndrome variant, should be suspected with incongruous diagnostic test results in individuals with drug access.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Internal Medicine
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Cushing's syndrome is characterized by prolonged exposure to excessive cortisol levels.
    • Factitious disorders involve the intentional production of physical or psychological symptoms.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with clinical and laboratory findings consistent with Cushing's syndrome.
    • The patient had a history of self-injecting hydrocortisone for several months.

    Findings:

    • The patient's symptoms were determined to be caused by exogenous hydrocortisone administration.
    • This case represents a form of factitious Cushing's syndrome, a subtype of Münchausen syndrome.

    Implications:

    • Factitious Cushing's syndrome should be considered in differential diagnoses.

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  • Incongruous diagnostic findings in patients with access to medical information and drugs warrant suspicion.
  • Recognition is crucial for appropriate patient management and avoiding unnecessary investigations.