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This document provides information on Cushing's syndrome, including its definition, epidemiology, causes, clinical features, investigations, treatment, and follow-up. Cushing's syndrome results from excess cortisol secretion and can be fatal if left untreated. It is rare, affecting about 2 per million people annually. The causes include pituitary adenomas (68% of cases), ectopic ACTH secretion (12%), and adrenal tumors (18%). Clinical features include weight gain, high blood pressure, and mood disturbances. Investigations involve tests to evaluate cortisol levels and distinguish ACTH-dependent from independent causes. Treatment options are surgery, radiation, medication, and adrenalectomy. Follow-up aims to detect recurrence through monitoring cortisol
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Cushing's syndrome is caused by chronic overexposure to cortisol and can be difficult to diagnose. It may be pituitary-dependent (Cushing's disease), adrenal-dependent (adenoma or carcinoma), or caused by an ectopic ACTH-secreting tumor. Diagnostic tests include urine and salivary cortisol levels, low and high dose dexamethasone suppression tests, and imaging of the pituitary and adrenal glands. Treatment depends on the cause but may involve surgery to remove tumors, adrenalectomy, or medication to suppress cortisol production while managing comorbidities. The prognosis has improved with effective treatments but risks remain high without treatment.
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Cushing syndrome occurs when your body has too much of the hormone cortisol over time. This can result from taking oral corticosteroid medication. Or your body might produce too much cortisol.
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Treatments for Cushing syndrome can return your body's cortisol levels to normal and improve your symptoms. The earlier treatment begins, the better your chances for recovery.
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1) Hypopituitarism occurs when the pituitary gland loses its ability to produce hormones, resulting in deficiencies of growth hormone, ACTH, TSH, prolactin, FSH, LH, oxytocin, and antidiuretic hormone.
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Addison's disease is a rare condition caused by insufficient production of hormones by the adrenal glands. It results in a decrease in glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. Symptoms include chronic fatigue, weight loss, and hyperpigmentation. While current treatment replaces the missing hormones, research aims to regenerate damaged adrenal cortex cells through stem cell stimulation in order to cure the disease.
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Cushing's syndrome is caused by excessive levels of cortisol and can be due to either endogenous or exogenous factors. It leads to a variety of clinical manifestations and complications. Diagnosis involves testing cortisol levels through urine or blood samples. Treatment options depend on the underlying cause and may include medications to reduce cortisol levels, surgery to remove tumors, or radiotherapy. Nursing care focuses on monitoring for infections, injuries, skin breakdown, and psychological issues while providing support and education.
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1) Primary hyperaldosteronism, also known as Conn's syndrome, is characterized by excessive secretion of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal glands, causing increased sodium retention and potassium excretion.
2) It can be caused by an aldosterone-producing adenoma, idiopathic bilateral adrenal hyperplasia, or adrenal carcinoma. Aldosterone-producing adenomas account for 65-70% of cases.
3) Symptoms include hypertension, hypokalemia, headaches, and muscle weakness. Diagnostic tests include measuring aldosterone and renin levels, with an elevated aldosterone-to-renin ratio confirming the diagnosis. Treatment options include surgical removal of
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1) Hypopituitarism occurs when the pituitary gland loses its ability to produce hormones, resulting in deficiencies of growth hormone, ACTH, TSH, prolactin, FSH, LH, oxytocin, and antidiuretic hormone.
2) It can be congenital due to genetic mutations or perinatal injuries, or acquired from brain damage, tumors, infections, or other causes that damage the pituitary gland.
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Addison's disease is a rare condition caused by insufficient production of hormones by the adrenal glands. It results in a decrease in glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. Symptoms include chronic fatigue, weight loss, and hyperpigmentation. While current treatment replaces the missing hormones, research aims to regenerate damaged adrenal cortex cells through stem cell stimulation in order to cure the disease.
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Cushing's syndrome is caused by excessive levels of cortisol and can be due to either endogenous or exogenous factors. It leads to a variety of clinical manifestations and complications. Diagnosis involves testing cortisol levels through urine or blood samples. Treatment options depend on the underlying cause and may include medications to reduce cortisol levels, surgery to remove tumors, or radiotherapy. Nursing care focuses on monitoring for infections, injuries, skin breakdown, and psychological issues while providing support and education.
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1) Primary hyperaldosteronism, also known as Conn's syndrome, is characterized by excessive secretion of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal glands, causing increased sodium retention and potassium excretion.
2) It can be caused by an aldosterone-producing adenoma, idiopathic bilateral adrenal hyperplasia, or adrenal carcinoma. Aldosterone-producing adenomas account for 65-70% of cases.
3) Symptoms include hypertension, hypokalemia, headaches, and muscle weakness. Diagnostic tests include measuring aldosterone and renin levels, with an elevated aldosterone-to-renin ratio confirming the diagnosis. Treatment options include surgical removal of
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This document provides information about Cushing's disease/syndrome, which is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged high levels of the cortisol hormone. It is usually due to a benign tumor in the pituitary gland that causes excessive production of ACTH, stimulating the adrenal glands to overproduce cortisol. Symptoms include weight gain, high blood pressure, fragile skin, and mental disturbances. The condition is diagnosed through tests measuring cortisol and ACTH levels and imaging to identify tumors. Treatment involves medication, surgery to remove tumors, or adrenalectomy to address excess cortisol production.
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This document discusses several endocrine disorders:
1. Adrenal insufficiency, which occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce adequate steroid hormones like cortisol. It can cause fatigue, weakness, and low blood pressure. Treatment involves replacing cortisol and aldosterone with medications.
2. Cushing's disease, an autoimmune disorder where the body overproduces cortisol due to a pituitary tumor. Symptoms include weight gain and skin changes. Treatment options include surgery, radiation, and drugs.
3. Gigantism and acromegaly, which are caused by excessive growth hormone in children/adults respectively. This leads to abnormal growth and enlarged features. Surgery and
Cushing's Syndrome by Dr. Aryan
This document discusses Cushing's syndrome, which results from prolonged exposure to excess glucocorticoids. It can be caused by pituitary or adrenal tumors that overproduce cortisol or ACTH. The main clinical manifestations are central obesity, rounded face, fragile skin that bruises easily, and muscle weakness. Laboratory tests used for diagnosis include midnight cortisol levels, dexamethasone suppression tests, and measurements of ACTH. Treatment involves surgically removing the tumor or adrenal glands. Irradiation may also be used if the tumor cannot be fully removed. Lifelong steroid replacement is needed after adrenal gland removal.
Cushing syndrome
Cushing syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of the hormone cortisol. It is defined as an elevated plasma cortisol level, causing hypercortisolism symptoms. Cushing syndrome can be caused by a benign adrenal gland tumor, a pituitary gland tumor, or extensive corticosteroid medication use. Clinical manifestations include decreased libido, infection susceptibility, deepened voice, and male physical characteristics in females. Diagnostic tests include blood and urine tests to detect cortisol levels. Treatment involves surgically removing the tumor or blocking cortisol production medically. Nursing care focuses on rest, hygiene, nutrition, and managing complications like osteoporosis and infection risk.
CUSHING SYNDROME
Cushing's syndrome is caused by prolonged high levels of cortisol and results in specific signs and symptoms. It is usually caused by a pituitary tumor that overproduces ACTH or an adrenal tumor that secretes cortisol. Common signs include central obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and easy bruising. Diagnosis involves blood and urine tests to check cortisol levels along with imaging tests of the pituitary and adrenal glands. Treatment options depend on the cause but may include surgery, radiation, or medications to reduce cortisol production. Nursing care focuses on monitoring for infections, injury prevention, managing activity levels, and skin integrity.
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Cushing's Syndrome
- 2. It occurs when the body is exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol for a long time. also called hypercortisolism.
- 3. Cushing disease is caused by a pituitary gland tumor (usually benign) that over- secretes the hormone ACTH, thus overstimulating the adrenal glands' cortisol production. Cushing syndrome refers to the signs and symptoms associated with excess cortisol in the body, regardless of the cause.
- 4. high stress levels, including stress related to an acute illness, surgery, injury, or pregnancy, especially in the final trimester athletic training malnutrition alcoholism depression, panic disorders, or high levels of emotional stress The most common cause of Cushing syndrome is the use of corticosteroid medications, such as prednisone, in high doses for a long period.
- 5. a pituitary gland tumor in which the pituitary gland releases too much adrenocorticotropic hormone, which is also known as Cushing’s disease ectopic ACTH syndrome, which causes tumors that usually occur in the lung, pancreas, thyroid, or thymus gland an adrenal gland abnormality or tumor
- 6. Weight gain and fatty tissue deposits, particularly around the midsection and upper back, in the face (moon face), and between the shoulders (buffalo hump) Pink or purple stretch marks (striae) on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, breasts and arms Thinning, fragile skin that bruises easily Slow healing of cuts, insect bites and infections Acne
- 7. Women with Cushing syndrome may experience: Thicker or more visible body and facial hair (hirsutism) Irregular or absent menstrual periods Men with Cushing syndrome may experience: Decreased fertility Erectile dysfunction
- 8. Severe fatigue Muscle weakness Depression, anxiety and irritability Loss of emotional control Cognitive difficulties New or worsened high blood pressure Headache Bone loss, leading to fractures over time In children, impaired growth
- 12. urine & blood test saliva test imaging test petrosal sinus sampling reducing corticosteroid use surgery radiation therapy medications
- 13. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/cushing-syndrome/. https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z- guides/cushing-syndrome https://pituitarysociety.org/.../cushings/sy mptoms-of-cushings-disease