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ACTH dependent Cushing's syndrome - case report

Publication at Third Faculty of Medicine |
2018

Abstract

In the European population, the prevalence of endogenous Cushing's syndrome is low, in paediatric population it is unknown. Cushing's syndrome is a rare disease with high morbidity and mortality.

Differential diagnosis of hypercortisolism is complex and can require sophisticated assessment tools. Our report presents a case of a rare ACTH dependent Cushing's syndrome, including differential diagnosis and treatment.