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Adrenal incidentalomas and subclinical Cushing's syndrome: diagnosis and treatment.

Mazzuco, Tânia Longo, Bourdeau, Isabelle, Lacroix, André·2009·Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Obesity

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Adrenal incidentaloma has become a frequent clinical dilemma. Even in the absence of specific clinical features of Cushing's syndrome, adrenocortical incidentalomas may display steroid secretory activity at different degrees. The recognition of endocrine and metabolic dysfunctions associated with subclinical hypercortisolism leads to current awareness about its potential consequences. RECENT FINDINGS: Different protocols and threshold values to define normal cortisol secretion and diagnosis of subclinical Cushing's syndrome have been proposed, including recent practice guidelines for the diagnosis of overt Cushing's syndrome. Follow-up studies have provided additional data about the natural course of the disease and related cardiovascular and metabolic consequences. The study of bilateral adrenocorticotropin-independent macronodular adrenocortical hyperplasia in some familial cases offers a new approach to understanding the spectrum of subclinical cortisol hypersecretion. SUMMARY: The prevalence of subclinical hypercortisolism may be higher than previously reported as more sensitive diagnostic criteria are now recommended. The absence of a single gold standard test, the diversity of diagnostic criteria and the requirement of subsequent meticulous biochemical evaluations before a decision for treatment represent a challenge for the clinical management of this condition.

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  • The use of midnight salivary cortisol for diagnosing subclinical hypercortisolism is still debated.

    “The possible use of midnight salivary cortisol (MSaC), which is more feasible and less expensive, is still debated (73,74).”

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Authors
Mazzuco, T. L., Bourdeau, I., & Lacroix, A.
Affiliations
Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CA)
Corresponding author
Lacroix, André
Venue
Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Obesity
Published
2009-06
Volume
16
Issue
3
Pages
203-210
ISSN
1752-296X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W181147640
Cited by
48
References
74
Citations by year
2022: 1 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 2 · 2015: 5 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 10
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1.33
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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  • Current Opinion in Endocrinology Diabetes and Obesity (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Institutes of Health
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Adrenal Hormones and Disorders
Keywords
adrenal incidentaloma, subclinical Cushing's syndrome, subclinical hypercortisolism, cortisol secretion, diagnostic criteria, cardiovascular consequences, metabolic effects, treatment decision-making
MeSH terms
Adrenal Cortex Function Tests, Adrenal Gland Neoplasms, Algorithms, Cushing Syndrome, Humans, Hydrocortisone, Predictive Value of Tests, Severity of Illness Index, Biomarkers, Disease Progression, Incidental Findings

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