Tal Noa, Bannykh Serguei, Learch Thomas, Mamelak Adam N, Cooper Odelia
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.
Department of Pathology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.
JCEM Case Rep. 2025 Feb 5;3(2):luaf001. doi: 10.1210/jcemcr/luaf001. eCollection 2025 Feb.
Cushing syndrome (CS) results from prolonged exposure to excess glucocorticoids, leading to a range of clinical manifestations including avascular necrosis (AVN), a rare complication of CS. Although AVN is often associated with exogenous glucocorticoid treatment, it can occur in endogenous CS but may be unrecognized because of its rarity and possibly from a subclinical presentation. We describe a case of a 71-year-old male with florid Cushing disease who initially presented with bilateral hip AVN and later developed bilateral shoulder AVN despite achieving biochemical remission following transsphenoidal surgery and adjuvant stereotactic photon radiosurgery. AVN in endogenous CS is underreported, and guidance on routine screening is lacking. Our case underscores the importance of considering AVN in patients with CS, especially in those with persistent or recurrent joint symptoms and markedly elevated cortisol levels. Early detection of AVN is crucial as it can lead to irreversible joint damage and disability if untreated. Screening strategies should be explored to identify high-risk patients who are diagnosed with CS for timely intervention, thereby preventing long-term morbidity associated with AVN.
库欣综合征(CS)是由于长期暴露于过量糖皮质激素引起的,会导致一系列临床表现,包括无血管性坏死(AVN),这是CS的一种罕见并发症。虽然AVN通常与外源性糖皮质激素治疗有关,但它也可能发生在内源性CS中,不过由于其罕见性以及可能的亚临床症状表现,可能未被识别。我们描述了一例71岁患有典型库欣病的男性病例,该患者最初表现为双侧髋关节AVN,尽管在经蝶窦手术及辅助立体定向光子放射治疗后实现了生化缓解,但后来又发展为双侧肩关节AVN。内源性CS中的AVN报告不足,且缺乏常规筛查的指导。我们的病例强调了在CS患者中考虑AVN的重要性,尤其是那些有持续或反复关节症状以及皮质醇水平显著升高的患者。AVN的早期检测至关重要,因为如果不治疗,它可能导致不可逆转的关节损伤和残疾。应探索筛查策略,以识别被诊断为CS的高危患者,以便及时进行干预,从而预防与AVN相关的长期发病率。