hrp0089p3-p003 | Adrenals and HPA Axis P3 | ESPE2018

Nelson’s Syndrome after Bilateral Adrenalectomy for Cushing’s Disease in Pediatric Age – Report of a Case

Machado Catarina M , Leite Ana L , Sousa Ana , Almeida Lucia , Campos Rosa Armenia , Oliveira Maria Joao , Marques Jorge Sales

Introduction: Nelson’s syndrome is a potentially severe complication of bilateral adrenalectomy, a radical procedure performed in the treatment of hypercortisolism in Cushing’s disease (CD). We report a case of CD in pediatric age submitted to bilateral adrenalectomy with subsequent Nelson’s syndrome.Case report: Male, 5-year-old, referred to a Pediatric outpatient clinic because of growth failure, rapid weight gain and high blood pressure...