Cushing’s disease with cognitive impairment manifesting post-resection : a case report

Abstract EN

In 2007, a 61-year old woman presented with clinical features of Cushing’s Disease Syndrome.

She underwent a diagnostic work up and was diagnosed with adrenocorticotropic hormone-producing pituitary adenoma, which was subsequently removed.

Following surgery, the patient showed little recovery from her presenting neurocognitive symptoms, raising the question as to the effect of long term steroids on cognition, mood and behavior, and the potential for reversal of these effects.