Management of Cushing’s disease when surgery is a tricky option – a case report
Cushing’s disease, a form of Cushing’s syndrome, is caused by excess ACTH production, a hormone that regulates cortisol production, by a benign tumor in the pituitary gland. As a result, cortisol levels are elevated, while ACTH levels are not suppressed due to autonomous secretion. The primary treat...
| Published in: | Liječnički vjesnik |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hrvatski liječnički zbor
2023-01-01
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| Online Access: | https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/438161 |