Cushing's syndrome during pregnancy caused by adrenal cortical adenoma: a case report and literature review.
Cushing's syndrome (CS) during pregnancy is a rare condition with significant maternal and fetal complications. A case of CS during the third trimester of pregnancy secondary to adrenocortical adenoma was reported. Literature review revealed the disadvantages of different treatments in this period. Besides the conservative treatment, surgery is recommended for CS during the third trimester of pregnancy secondary to adrenal adenoma, if an experienced surgeon is available.
Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518020, China, windy97333@aliyun.com.
Wei
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Wang
Fengyi
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Yuan
Dan
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Xu
D000315:Adrenalectomy / Q000379:methods; D018246:Adrenocortical Adenoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000178:diet therapy*; D011188:Potassium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third; D055815:Young Adult
D011188:Potassium