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[Cushing syndrome and pregnancy].

W Völker, W G Gehring, S Niesert

    Geburtshilfe Und Frauenheilkunde
    |February 1, 1984
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    Pregnancies with Cushing syndrome are rare and high-risk. However, intensive prenatal care and early intervention can lead to successful outcomes for both mother and premature infant.

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Obstetrics
    • Gynecology

    Background:

    • Cushing syndrome during pregnancy presents significant risks, including hypertension, toxemia, abortion, premature delivery, and stillbirth.
    • Adrenal gland adenomas are a rare cause of Cushing syndrome, further complicating pregnancies.

    Observation:

    • A pregnant patient with Cushing syndrome due to an adrenal adenoma was diagnosed early in gestation.
    • Close prenatal monitoring and management of hypertension were implemented.

    Findings:

    • The pregnancy progressed to 34 weeks gestation, necessitating a Cesarean section due to low human placental lactogen (HPL) and estriol levels, and variable decelerations.
    • Postpartum, an adrenal cortical tumor was identified, consistent with adenomatous nodular adrenal cortical hyperplasia.

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    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of frequent prenatal care and early hospitalization for managing pregnancies complicated by Cushing syndrome.
    • Expectant management, alongside timely intervention, can improve maternal and fetal outcomes in these rare cases.