Cushing Syndrome Caused by ACTH-independent Macronodular Adrenal Hyperplasia.
10.3904/kjm.2017.92.2.190
- Author:
Yeon Kyung CHOI
1
;
In Ryang HWANG
;
Jung Bum SEO
;
Ji Yun JEONG
;
Jung Guk KIM
Author Information
1. Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. jugkim@knu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Acth-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia;
Cushing syndrome;
Adrenalectomy
- MeSH:
Adrenal Glands;
Adrenalectomy;
Aged;
Cushing Syndrome*;
Endocrinology;
Female;
Humans;
Hyperplasia*
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2017;92(2):190-194
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Adenocorticotropic hormone-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia (AIMAH) is a rare cause of Cushing's syndrome. It is characterized by multinodular enlargement of the adrenal glands and hypercortisolism. Although bilateral adrenalectomy is the standard therapy, unilateral adrenalectomy is an effective alternative. Here we present a case of a 71-year-old female referred to the Endocrinology Department for further evaluation of bilateral adrenal macronodular hyperplasia. Based on dynamic hormone tests and imaging studies, she was diagnosed with AIMAH. Due to persistent hypercortisolism, she underwent completion contralateral surgery after unilateral adrenalectomy. This case demonstrates that unilateral adrenalectomy should be considered in a patient presenting with obvious symptoms of hypercotisolism and relatively asymmetric adrenal enlargement.
