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Memory impairment in Cushing's disease

M Mauri1, E Sinforiani, G Bono

  • 1Department of Neurology, IRCCS C. Mondino, University of Pavia, Italy.

Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Cushing's disease (CD) selectively impairs memory functions, with memory deficits worsening with age in patients. Cognitive function tends to improve after surgical treatment for CD.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroendocrinology
  • Cognitive Neuroscience

Background:

  • Cushing's disease (CD) involves prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels.
  • Adrenal steroids are known to affect brain function, but their specific impact on cognition in CD requires further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the cognitive performance of patients with Cushing's disease.
  • To compare cognitive deficits in CD patients with a healthy control group.
  • To investigate the relationship between age and memory impairment in CD.

Main Methods:

  • Cognitive performance assessment in 25 Cushing's disease patients and matched controls.
  • Neuropsychological testing to evaluate various cognitive domains.
  • Follow-up assessments after surgical treatment for CD.

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Main Results:

  • Patients with Cushing's disease exhibited selective memory function impairments.
  • The severity of mnesic performance deficits correlated positively with age in CD patients.
  • Neuropsychological impairments showed a tendency towards recovery post-surgical treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Cushing's disease leads to specific memory deficits that are age-dependent.
  • Surgical treatment may facilitate the recovery of cognitive functions in CD patients.
  • Findings support the role of adrenal steroids in modulating brain function and cognition.