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Glucocorticoid Receptor Antagonist Administration Prevents Adrenal Gland Atrophy in an ACTH-Independent Cushing's Syndrome Rat Model

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Published in 2019 at "International Journal of Endocrinology"

DOI: 10.1155/2019/8708401

Abstract: ACTH-independent Cushing's syndrome (CS) is mainly caused by cortisol-secreting adrenocortical tumours. It is well known that secondary adrenal insufficiency occurs after surgical resection of these tumours. In this regard, impaired adrenocortical function is likely induced… read more here.

Keywords: residual adrenal; glucocorticoid receptor; cushing syndrome; atrophy ... See more keywords