Cushing's syndrome during pregnancy caused by adrenal cortical adenoma: a case report and literature review.

نویسندگان

  • Wei Wang
  • Fengyi Yuan
  • Dan Xu
چکیده

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.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Frontiers of medicine

دوره 9 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015