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[Bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia: a rare cause of Cushing's syndrome (a case report)].

Authors :
Er-Rahali Y
Moumen A
Elmoussaoui S
Guerboub AA
Belmejdoub G
Source :
The Pan African medical journal [Pan Afr Med J] 2021 Jun 02; Vol. 39, pp. 98. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jun 02 (Print Publication: 2021).
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.<br />Competing Interests: Les auteurs ne déclarent aucun conflit d´intérêts.<br /> (Copyright: Yassine Er-rahali et al.)

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
1937-8688
Volume :
39
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Pan African medical journal
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
34466200
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2021.39.98.26041