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Troshina E.A.

Éndokrinologicheskiĭ nauchnyĭ tsentr, Moskva

Bel'tsevich D.G.

Éndokrinologicheskiĭ nauchnyĭ tsentr, Moskva

Molashenko N.V.

FGU Éndokrinologicheskiĭ nauchnyĭ tsentr, Moskva

Gazizova D.O.

Éndokrinologicheskiĭ nauchnyĭ tsentr, Moskva

Diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of endogenous hypercorticism

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Troshina E.A., Bel'tsevich D.G., Molashenko N.V., Gazizova D.O.

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Journal: Problems of Endocrinology. 2010;56(2): 53‑63

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Troshina EA, Bel'tsevich DG, Molashenko NV, Gazizova DO. Diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of endogenous hypercorticism. Problems of Endocrinology. 2010;56(2):53‑63. (In Russ.)

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The present review deals with diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of endogenous hypercorticism. Key diagnostic steps are described along with main pharmacological tests, instrumental methods, treatment and follow-up strategies.

Keywords:

Cushing's syndrome
corticosteroma
subсlinical Cushing's syndrome

Authors:

Troshina E.A.

Éndokrinologicheskiĭ nauchnyĭ tsentr, Moskva

Bel'tsevich D.G.

Éndokrinologicheskiĭ nauchnyĭ tsentr, Moskva

Molashenko N.V.

FGU Éndokrinologicheskiĭ nauchnyĭ tsentr, Moskva

Gazizova D.O.

Éndokrinologicheskiĭ nauchnyĭ tsentr, Moskva

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