Font Size

A

A

A

2

...

(Page 2 of 15)

Cushing Syndrome (cont.)

Medical Author:

George P Chrousos, MD, FAAP, MACP, MACE

Coauthor:

Shehnaz Shaikh, MD

Medical Editor:

Arthur B Chausmer, MD, PhD, FACP, FACE, FACN, CNS

Medical Editor:

Mary L Windle, PharmD

Medical Editor:

George T Griffing, MD

IN THIS ARTICLE

Cushing's Syndrome Overview
Cushing's Syndrome Causes
Cushing's Syndrome Symptoms
Exams and Tests for Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing's Syndrome Treatment
Medical Treatment
Medications
Surgery
Read more on Cushing Syndrome from Healthwise

Cushing's Syndrome Causes

Exogenous administration of corticosteroids

Endogenous (produced by the body) corticosteroid overproduction
- Adrenal gland tumors: Overproduction of corticosteroid may be due to an adrenal tumor, which could be cancerous or noncancerous.
- ACTH-producing pituitary tumors: Pituitary tumors produce excess ACTH, which acts on the adrenal gland to produce excess corticosteroid.
- Some lung tumors or other tumors outside the pituitary gland may produce ACTH, which in turn stimulate the adrenal glands to produce excess corticosteroid.

Next Page:

Cushing's Syndrome Symptoms»

2

...

(Page 2 of 15)

Women's Health

Find out what women really need.

From WebMD

Healthy Resources

Featured Centers

Health Solutions From Our Sponsors

Read What Your Physician is Reading on Medscape

Cushing Syndrome »

Cushing syndrome is caused by prolonged exposure to elevated levels of either endogenous glucocorticoids or exogenous glucocorticoids.

Read More on Medscape Reference »

Featured Topics

Thyroid & Metabolism Topics

Medical Dictionary

Use Pill Finder Find it Now

Pill Identifier on RxList

quick,
easy,
pill identification

Find a Local Pharmacy

including
24 hour
pharmacies