title: Cushing's syndrome in pregnancy.
abstract: Cushing's syndrome is a rare condition in the general population and is even less common during pregnancy with only a few cases reported in literature. The diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome may be difficult during pregnancy because the typical features of the disorder and pregnancy may overlap. However, Cushing's syndrome results in increased fetal and maternal complications, and diagnosis and treatment are critical. This report describes a case of 26-year-old female at the 19th week of pregnancy with symptoms and signs of hypercortisolism, where ACTH-independent Cushing's syndrome was diagnosed and treated by robotic laparoscopic adrenalectomy at the 21th week of gestation.
authors.affiliation: Endocrinology Unit, San Donato Hospital , Arezzo , Italy and.
authors.forename: Rossella
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nassi
authors.forename: Cristina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ladu
authors.forename: Chiara
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vezzosi
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mannelli
mesh_terms: D000315:Adrenalectomy; D000328:Adult; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Adrenal adenoma; hirsutism in pregnancy; hormonal change in pregnancy; hypercortisolism; pregnancy