A challenging case of Cushing’s disease complicated with multiple thrombotic phenomena following trans-sphenoidal surgery; a case report

A challenging case of Cushing’s disease complicated with multiple thrombotic phenomena following trans-sphenoidal surgery; a case report

Abstract Background Cushing’s syndrome occurs due to overproduction of cortisol from adrenal glands. Endogenous hypercortisolemia can occur secondary to adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) dependent as well as independent causes. The presence of non-specific symptoms and signs contributes to a delay...

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Main Authors: Piyumi Sachindra Alwis Wijewickrama, Vithiya Ratnasamy, Noel P. Somasundaram, Manilka Sumanatilleke, Sathyajith Buddhika Ambawatte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
Cushing’s disease
Thrombosis
Stroke
Diverticular rupture
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-021-00701-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-021-00701-0

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