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Cushing's syndrome: Consequences of late diagnosis after bariatric surgery
Author(s) -
Pedro Jorge,
Belo Sandra,
Guerreiro Vanessa,
Ferreira Maria João,
Salazar Daniela,
Costa Cláudia,
Esteves César,
Pereira Josué,
Freitas Paula,
Carvalho Davide
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2694
Subject(s) - medicine , obesity , cushing syndrome , endocrine system , obesity surgery , surgery , osteoporosis , general surgery , weight loss , hormone , gastric bypass
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.

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