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When to think Cushing’s syndrome in type 2 diabetes
ESTES PARK, COLO. – Diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, and hypertension are conditions that should boost the index of suspicion that a patient with some cushingoid features may in fact have endogenous...
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Remaining calm = Reducing illness
Have you ever noticed that when you are “stressed” you can feel either emotionally/physically depleted or energized? When our body is under stress the brain responds by producing epheniphrine or...
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Think Like a Doctor: Red Herrings Solved!
By LISA SANDERS, M.D. On Thursday we challenged Well readers to take the case of a 29-year-old woman with an injured groin, a swollen foot and other abnormalities. Many of you found it as challenging...
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Interview with Fabiana October 21
Fabiana had transsphenoidal surgery (pituitary) July 30th 2004. She had a recurrence after seven years of being Cushing’s free. A second pituitary surgery on 10/26/2011 was unsuccessful. Another...
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Cushing’s Syndrome and Skin Problems
By Afsaneh Khetrapal, BSc (Hons) Cushing’s Syndrome (sometimes called hypercortisolism) is a hormonal disease caused by an abnormally high level of the hormone cortisol in the body. This may arise...
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Cushing’s and Hairy Nipples
Hairy nipples are a common condition in women. The amount of hair on the nipples varies, but some women find that the hair becomes long, coarse, and dark, which can be distressing. Hairy nipples are...
View ArticleResearchers Report Rare Case of Cushing’s Caused by Bilateral Adrenal Tumors
Cases of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-independent Cushing’s syndrome are often caused by unilateral tumors in the adrenal glands, but Indian researchers have now reported a rare case where the...
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