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The American Journal of Psychiatry, VOL. 112, No. 2

Article | August 01, 1955

CASE REPORT CUSHING'S SYNDROME AND ITS MANAGEMENT

PHILIP E. HERTZ; ENDRE NADAS; HENRY WOJTKOWSKI

Am J Psychiatry 1955;112:144-145.

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1. A case of Cushing's Syndrome in a 23-year old male is presented.2. Proper diagnosis was delayed by an overwhelming psychotic picture, resembling schizophrenia.3. Initial treatment consisting of a 2-stage roentgen irradiation of the pituitary region was rendered, producing no significant mental improvement.4. Final treatment consisting of complete adrenalectomy, performed in 2 stages and followed by replacement therapy, resulted in complete remission of all physical and mental symptoms and signs within 6 months, following the first stage of adrenalectomy.

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