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Cushing's Syndrome, Cortisol, and Cognitive Competency: A Case Report.
- Source :
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Case Reports in Oncology . Jan-Apr2017, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p325-327. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Glucocorticoids are associated with immunosuppression and neuropsychiatric complications. We describe the case of a carcinoid patient with Cushing's syndrome (CS) and neurocognitive impairment due to ectopic ACTH production who developed sepsis and died because of his family's decision to withdraw antibiotic treatment. This report is presented to illustrate the importance of advanced-care planning in patients with CS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CUSHING'S syndrome
*GLUCOCORTICOIDS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16626575
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Case Reports in Oncology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 122473521
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000470833