A case report of prostaglandin E2 termination of pregnancy complicated by Cushing's syndrome

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1991 Nov;165(5 Pt 1):1412-3. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(91)90380-a.

Abstract

A case of Cushing's syndrome caused by an adrenal adenoma seen at 10 weeks' gestation is described. The pregnancy was terminated at 18 weeks' gestation, representing the first reported case of therapeutic termination of pregnancy in Cushing's syndrome with prostaglandin E2 vaginal suppositories.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Adenoma / complications
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / complications
  • Adult
  • Cushing Syndrome / complications*
  • Cushing Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Cushing Syndrome / etiology
  • Dinoprostone / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / urine
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications*

Substances

  • Dinoprostone
  • Hydrocortisone