[Nelson's Syndrome: a case report]

Arq Bras Endocrinol Metabol. 2007 Feb;51(1):116-24. doi: 10.1590/s0004-27302007000100019.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

The aim of this article is to present and discuss several aspects of the pathogenesis, the clinical, hormonal, and imaging diagnosis, and the treatment of Nelson's syndrome, based on a typical patient's report, in whom several therapeutic approaches were shown to be ineffective.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Clinical Conference
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adrenalectomy / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Brachytherapy*
  • Cushing Syndrome / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Iodine Radioisotopes / therapeutic use
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Male
  • Nelson Syndrome / etiology
  • Nelson Syndrome / prevention & control
  • Nelson Syndrome / therapy*

Substances

  • Iodine Radioisotopes