Diagnostic pitfalls in Cushing's disease

Authors
Tabarin, A
Citation
A. Tabarin, Diagnostic pitfalls in Cushing's disease, ANN ENDOCR, 61(3), 2000, pp. 224-236
Citations number
143
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrinology, Nutrition & Metabolism
Journal title
ANNALES D ENDOCRINOLOGIE
ISSN journal
00034266 → ACNP
Volume
61
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
224 - 236
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4266(200009)61:3<224:DPICD>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
There are few challenges to an endocrinologist's diagnostic acumen greater than the diagnosis of Gushing's disease. In this article, we will review th e main pitfalls in the diagnosis of Gushing's disease and discuss the Value of techniques of biochemical and radiological diagnosis.