Erythropoiesis in Cushing syndrome: sex-related and subtype-specific differences. Results from a monocentric study.

CS is characterized by sexual and subtype-specific differences in RBC parameters. Compared to controls, women with CS showed higher hematocrit/hemoglobin levels, whereas men had lower hematocrit/hemoglobin, which further decreased directly after remission. Therefore, anemia should be considered as complication of CS in men. In women, differences in RBC parameters may help to differentiate CD from ECS.