Exophthalmos: A Forgotten Clinical Sign of Cushing's Syndrome. (10th March 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Giugni, Aldo Schenone; Mani, Shylaja; Kannan, Subramanian; Hatipoglu, Betul
• Other Names: Capella C. Academic Editor.; Cheetham T. Academic Editor.; Demura M. Academic Editor.; Iida K. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in endocrinology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-03-10
• Subjects: Endocrinology -- Periodicals; Endocrinology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Endocrine glands -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Endocrinology; Endocrine System Diseases; Endocrine glands -- Diseases; Endocrinology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.4
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/205208
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6501

Abstract

Abstract : Exophthalmos is typically associated with Graves' ophthalmopathy. Although originally described by Harvey Cushing, exophthalmos is an underappreciated sign of Cushing's syndrome. We present a case of a 38-year-old female who presented with severe bilateral proptosis and was subsequently diagnosed with Cushings disease. We discuss the possible mechanisms causing exophthalmos in patients with either endogenous or exogenous hypercortisolemia.