Cushing's syndrome: Consequences of late diagnosis after bariatric surgery

Prior to bariatric surgery, endocrine causes of obesity must be excluded. The diagnosis of osteoporosis in a male requires the study of secondary causes of this condition. The diagnostic delay of Cushing's syndrome may have irreversible consequences. AbstractPrior to bariatric surgery, endocrine causes of obesity must be excluded. The diagnosis of osteoporosis in a male requires the study of secondary causes of this condition. The diagnostic delay of Cushing's syndrome may have irreversible consequences.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 6, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Jorge Pedro, Sandra Belo, Vanessa Guerreiro, Maria Jo ão Ferreira, Daniela Salazar, Cláudia Costa, César Esteves, Josué Pereira, Paula Freitas, Davide Carvalho Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research