Inferior petrous sinus sampling after nasal desmopressin stimulation: a new technique in the diagnostic evaluation of ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome

Sir, A 55-year-old female presented with slowly evolving features of Cushing's syndrome over a period of 10 years and the clinical features included excessive weight gain, hirsuitism, menstrual irregularities, personality change, fatigability, and generalized weakness. [...]we conclude the use...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Neurology India 2012-11, Vol.60 (6), p.650
Hauptverfasser:	Harsha, Kamble Jayaprakash, Jayadevan, E R, Jagtap, Sujith, Almpath, Praveen, Kannath, Santhosh
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - metabolism Analysis Angiography, Digital Subtraction Care and treatment Case studies Corticosteroids Cushing syndrome Cushing Syndrome - diagnosis Cushing Syndrome - metabolism Deamino Arginine Vasopressin Diagnosis Female Health aspects Hemostatics Hormones Humans Medical treatment Methods Middle Aged Patient outcomes Petrosal Sinus Sampling - methods Risk factors Sinuses
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Zusammenfassung:	Sir, A 55-year-old female presented with slowly evolving features of Cushing's syndrome over a period of 10 years and the clinical features included excessive weight gain, hirsuitism, menstrual irregularities, personality change, fatigability, and generalized weakness. [...]we conclude the use of nasal desmopressin spray alone for ACTH stimulation in conjunction with IPS sampling is feasible and safe technique.
ISSN:	0028-3886 1998-4022
DOI:	10.4103/0028-3886.105208