Cushing's Syndrome

Overview

Cushing’s syndrome is excess cortisol from pituitary adenoma, adrenal tumor, or exogenous steroids.

Symptoms

• •Central obesity
• •Moon face
• •Purple striae
• •Hypertension

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓24h UFC ↑
• ✓Dexamethasone suppression
• ✓ACTH level
• ✓MRI

Treatments

• →Transsphenoidal surgery
• →Adrenalectomy
• →Ketoconazole
• →Metyrapone

Risk Factors