Infantile Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome due to Topical Steroids
Case Reports in Pediatrics, 2019 Cushing syndrome is an endocrinological disorder characterized by increased free plasma glucocorticoids level. It is either due to an excessive endogenous release of steroids (e.g., pituitary adenoma or adrenal hyperplasia) or exogenous administration of
Lulwah Alkhuder, Horia Mawlawi
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Aortic pulse wave velocity in children with Cushing syndrome: A window into a marker of early cardiovascular disease. [PDF]
, 2019 ObjectiveTo investigate early signs of cardiovascular arterial remodelling in paediatric patients with Cushing syndrome (CS) in comparison with normative values from healthy children.Study designThe metrics used to assess cardiac health were from ...
Bandettini, Wiphada Patricia +10 more
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A Benign Cause of Widened Mediastinum: A Case of Mediastinal Lipomatosis [PDF]
, 2013 Introduction We report a patient with a widened mediastinum secondary to a rare and benign condition known as mediastinal lipomatosis (ML). ML is caused by accumulation of adipose tissue within the mediastinum.
Fonseka, MD, Natasha, Ruel, MD, Ewa
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Clinical periodontal diagnosis
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Periodontal diseases include pathological conditions elicited by the presence of bacterial biofilms leading to a host response. In the diagnostic process, clinical signs such as bleeding on probing, development of periodontal pockets and gingival recessions, furcation involvement and presence of radiographic bone loss should be assessed prior ...
Giovanni E. Salvi +5 more
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Multiple myeloma concealed by adrenal Cushing syndrome: a case report and review of the literature
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2018 Background Cushing syndrome coexisting with multiple myeloma has been previously described in a few reports. Overlapping clinical manifestations can lead to misdiagnoses.
Taweesak Wannachalee +4 more
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Cardiovascular features of possible autonomous cortisol secretion in patients with adrenal incidentalomas [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Low-grade incomplete post-dexamethasone cortisol suppression in patients with adrenal incidentalomas – recently defined as possible autonomous cortisol secretion (pACS) – has been associated with increased cardiovascular events and mortality.
Di Giorgio, Maria Rosaria +12 more
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Case-series of paraneoplastic Cushing syndrome in small-cell lung cancer
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports, 2018 The objective of this study is to report three cases of paraneoplastic or ectopic Cushing syndrome, which is a rare phenomenon of the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-dependent Cushing syndrome.
Carine Ghassan Richa +5 more
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Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2013 Multiple endocrine neoplasia-1 (MEN1) is an autosomal dominant syndrome with classic triad of parathyroid hyperplasia, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, and pituitary adenomas.
Sandeep Kharb +6 more
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Central Obesity and BMI Associated with Different Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescent [PDF]
, 2017 Adipose tissue distribution is effective in metabolic complications resulting from obesity. Fat accumulation in the body, particularly increase in visceral fat, is a major risk factor of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Akbaezadeh, M. (Marzieh) +1 more
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Monro-Kellie 2.0: The dynamic vascular and venous pathophysiological components of intracranial pressure [PDF]
, 2016 For 200 years, the ‘closed box’ analogy of intracranial pressure (ICP) has underpinned neurosurgery and neuro-critical care. Cushing conceptualised the Monro-Kellie doctrine stating that a change in blood, brain or CSF volume resulted in reciprocal ...
Wilson, MH
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