Recommendations of the Neuroendocrinology Department of the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism for the diagnosis of Cushing’s disease in Brazil

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Sociedade Brasileira de Endocrinologia e Metabologia
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MOREIRA, Ayrton Custódio
BOGUSZEWSKI, César Luiz
VIEIRA NETO, Leonardo
NAVES, Luciana A.
VILAR, Lucio
ARAÚJO, Luiz Antônio de
CZEPIELEWSKI, Mauro A.
GADELHA, Monica R.
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ARCHIVES OF ENDOCRINOLOGY METABOLISM, v.60, n.3, p.267-286, 2016
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ABSTRACT Although it is a rare condition, the accurate diagnosis and treatment of Cushing’s disease is important due to its higher morbidity and mortality compared to the general population, which is attributed to cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus and infections. Screening for hypercortisolism is recommended for patients who present multiple and progressive clinical signs and symptoms, especially those who are considered to be more specific to Cushing’s syndrome, abnormal findings relative to age (e.g., spinal osteoporosis and high blood pressure in young patients), weight gain associated with reduced growth rate in the pediatric population and for those with adrenal incidentalomas. Routine screening is not recommended for other groups of patients, such as those with obesity or diabetes mellitus. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pituitary, the corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) test and the high-dose dexamethasone suppression test are the main tests for the differential diagnosis of ACTH-dependent Cushing’s syndrome. Bilateral and simultaneous petrosal sinus sampling is the gold standard method and is performed when the triad of initial tests is inconclusive, doubtful or conflicting. The aim of this article is to provide information on the early detection and establishment of a proper diagnosis of Cushing’s disease, recommending follow-up of these patients at experienced referral centers. Arch Endocrinol Metab. 2016;60(3):267-86
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Cushing’s disease, Cushing’s syndrome, diagnosis
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https://observatorio.fm.usp.br/handle/OPI/14778

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