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[Cushing syndrome caused by macronodular hyperplasia ACTH-independent]
R Monnerat1, D Pesqueira, E Comesaña
1Servicio de Urología, Policlínico de Vigo, S.A. Pontevedra.
Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|April 1, 1996
Summary
This case report details a 49-year-old male with Cushing's Syndrome caused by ACTH-independent macronodular hyperplasia. Treatment involved bilateral adrenalectomy via a posterior approach, highlighting diagnostic and therapeutic considerations.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Cushing's Syndrome presents with diverse clinical signs and symptoms.
- ACTH-independent macronodular hyperplasia is a rare cause of Cushing's Syndrome.
- Bilateral adrenalectomy is a primary therapeutic option for this condition.