SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF A CASE OF CUSHING'S SYNDROME BY ELECTROCOAGULATION OF THE HYPOPHYSIS

1 September 1953

journal article
research article
Published by The Endocrine Society in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

Vol. 13 (9) , 1101-1108
https://doi.org/10.1210/jcem-13-9-1101

Abstract

A report is given on a typical and advanced case of Cushing''s syndrome in a woman 24 yrs. of age treated by electrocoagulation of the hypophysis. The syndrome disappeared completely within about 2 mos., and she remains healthy 19 months after the operation. Electrocoagulation did not cause complete destruction of the gland, as the gonads, thyroid and adrenals showed normal function. The patient became pregnant 14 mos. after the operation.

Keywords

CUSHING SYNDROME/THERAPY
DIATHERMY
PITUITARY GLAND