Treatment of adrenocorticotropin-dependent Cushing's syndrome: a consensus statement.

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OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to evaluate the published literature and reach a consensus on the treatment of patients with ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome, because there is no recent consensus on the management of this rare disorder. PARTICIPANTS: Thirty-two leading endocrinologists, clinicians, and neurosurgeons with specific expertise in the management of ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome representing nine countries were chosen to address 1) criteria for cure and remission of this disorde...

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Authors: Biller, B; Grossman, AB; Stewart, P; Melmed, S; Bertagna, X

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
• Volume: 93
• Issue: 7
• Pages: 2454-2462
• Publication date: 2008-07-01
• DOI: 10.1210/jc.2007-2734
• EISSN: 1945-7197
• ISSN: 0021-972X
• Language: English
• Keywords: Cushing Syndrome; Adrenalectomy; ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic; Hypophysectomy; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Nelson Syndrome; Adrenal Insufficiency; Mitotane; Metyrapone; Humans