Nelson Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Journal: AACE clinical case reports
Published Date: Dec 28, 2020

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Nelson syndrome (NS) is a rare clinical disorder that can occur after total bilateral adrenalectomy (TBA), performed as a treatment for Cushing disease. NS is defined as the accelerated growth of an adrenocorticotropic hormone-producing pituitary adenoma. Our objective is to describe a case of NS and discuss it based on existing knowledge of this syndrome.

Authors

  • Felipe J Esparza-Salazar
    Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Anahuac, Mexico.
  • Jhosue A Hernández-González
    Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Anahuac, Mexico.
  • Alma R Lezama-Toledo
    Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Anahuac, Mexico.
  • Diego Incontri-Abraham
    Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Anahuac, Mexico.
  • Armando Corral
    Endocrinology and Metabolism Department, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran, Mexico.
  • Javier I Armenta-Moreno
    Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Anahuac, Mexico.
  • Valerie P Vargas-Abonce
    Endocrinology and Metabolism Department, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran, Mexico.
  • Daniel Cuevas-Ramos
    Endocrinology and Metabolism Department, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran, Mexico.
  • Francisco J Gómez-Pérez
    Endocrinology and Metabolism Department, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran, Mexico.
  • Miguel A Gómez-Sámano
    Endocrinology and Metabolism Department, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran, Mexico.

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