Adrenocortical Adenoma and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Rare Association?

A 28-year-old man with bilateral central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) and body weight gain was diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome secondary to an adrenocortical adenoma. The patient had high levels of free cortisol and the tumor was confirmed by histopathology. After surgery, cortisol levels...

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Autores principales: Pastor-Idoate, S., Peña, D., Herreras, J.M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: S. Karger AG 2011
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Published: October, 2011
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3220914/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22125535
http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000333556
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Sumario:A 28-year-old man with bilateral central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) and body weight gain was diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome secondary to an adrenocortical adenoma. The patient had high levels of free cortisol and the tumor was confirmed by histopathology. After surgery, cortisol levels decreased and the CSCR spontaneously resolved. This case highlights the role of cortisol in the pathogenesis of CSCR. A diagnosis of endogenous Cushing's syndrome should be considered in patients with CSCR as an initial symptom.

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