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Hyperplasie macronodulaire bilatérale des surrénales: cause rare du syndrome de Cushing (à propos d’un cas).

Authors :
Er-rahali, Yassine
Moumen, Amal
Elmoussaoui, Souad
Guerboub, Ahmed Anass
Belmejdoub, Ghizlaine
Source :
Pan African Medical Journal. May-Aug2021, Vol. 39, p1-6. 6p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia (BMAH) is a rare cause of adrenal Cushing's syndrome, accounting for less than 1% of cases. We here report the case of a 48-year-old patient with diabetes and hypertension presenting with clinical signs of Cushing's syndrome. Etiological assessment enabled clinicians to retain the diagnosis of Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-independent hypercortisolism associated with BMAH. Unilateral left adrenalectomy was performed based on noriodocholesterol scintigraphy results, with good outcome. However, given the risk of recurrence and cardiovascular complications, long-term monitoring was scheduled. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
19378688
Volume :
39
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pan African Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
153353114
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2021.39.98.26041