[ACTH-independent Cushing's syndrome due to bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia with empty sella turcica and anterior panhypopituitarism]

Rev Clin Esp. 1992 Mar;190(5):261-3.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

A case is presented of Cushing's syndrome due to macronodular bilateral adrenal hyperplasia which is ACTH-independent as was demonstrated by the undetectable basal and after stimulation with metoprolol ACTH plasma levels. High cortisol levels is associated in this patient with empty sella turcica and anterior panhypopituitarism with confirm the exclusive adrenal origin of the hormone hypersecretion and the lack of treatment success with hypophysis ablation in this process.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Glands / pathology*
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / blood*
  • Aged
  • Cushing Syndrome / blood
  • Cushing Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Empty Sella Syndrome / blood
  • Empty Sella Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Hyperpituitarism / blood
  • Hyperpituitarism / diagnosis*
  • Hyperplasia / blood
  • Hyperplasia / diagnosis
  • Metyrapone
  • Pituitary Gland, Anterior

Substances

  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
  • Metyrapone