A unique case of a benign adrenocortical tumor with triple secretion of cortisol, androgens, and aldosterone. Development of multiple sclerosis after surgical removal of the tumor

Athina Markou, Kaity Tsigou, Dimitrios Papadogias, Kostas Kossyvakis, Kyriakos Vamvakidis, Theodora Kounadi, George Piaditis

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We present a 39-year old female with a benign adrenal tumor characterized by autonomous secretion of cortisol, androgens, and aldosterone. The patient presented with a 4-year history of hypertension and severe hirsutism. Baseline investigations revealed elevated testosterone, androstendione, and 17OH progesterone with normal levels of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate…