Cushing’s Syndrome and Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis Hyperactivity in Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

Cushing’s Syndrome and Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis Hyperactivity in Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

ObjectiveCentral serous chorioretinopathy (CSC), a specific form of macular degeneration, has been reported as presenting manifestation of Cushing’s syndrome. Furthermore, CSC has been associated with both exogenous hypercortisolism and endogenous Cushing’s syndrome. It is important to know whether...

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Main Authors: Femke M. van Haalen, Elon H. C. van Dijk, Olaf M. Dekkers, Maurice B. Bizino, Greet Dijkman, Nienke R. Biermasz, Camiel J. F. Boon, Alberto M. Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
central serous chorioretinopathy
cortisol
cross-sectional study
Cushing’s syndrome
hypercortisolism
hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fendo.2018.00039/full

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