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Adrenal Masses: The Diagnosis and Management of Cushing's Disease
Publication details
K Kanesalingam, D van Dellen, T Augustine, JRE Davis
Foundation Years Journal, volume 6, issue 7, p.55 (123Doc Education, London, July 2012)
Abstract
The diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome is often missed due to its subtle clinical signs and symptoms. This case highlights the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome focusing on the management and treatment of pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease.
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Authors
K Kanesalingam
Department of Transplant and Endocrine surgery
D van Dellen
Department of Transplant and Endocrine surgery
T Augustine
Department of Transplant and Endocrine surgery
JRE Davis
Department of Endocrinology
Central Manchester University Hospitals Foundation Trust,
Manchester Royal Infirmary, UK, and Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences,
University of Manchester, UK.
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