Cushing's syndrome associated with functional black adenoma of the adrenal cortex

South Med J. 1980 Oct;73(10):1410-2. doi: 10.1097/00007611-198010000-00038.

Abstract

A 35-year-old woman who had bone pain in the extremities was found to have Cushing's syndrome, for which she had adrenalectomy. Pathologic examination revealed a solitary black adenoma. Bone scan and roentgenograms showed regional osteoporosis of the extremities and avascular necrosis of the hip. Her cushingoid manifestations and bone pain resolved after adrenalectomy and vitamin D therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / diagnosis*
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Adult
  • Cushing Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Cushing Syndrome / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Osteoporosis / diagnosis
  • Osteoporosis / etiology
  • Pain