Cushing Syndrome

A condition caused by prolonged exposure to excess levels of cortisol (HYDROCORTISONE) or other GLUCOCORTICOIDS from endogenous or exogenous sources. It is characterized by upper body OBESITY; OSTEOPOROSIS; HYPERTENSION; DIABETES MELLITUS; HIRSUTISM; AMENORRHEA; and excess body fluid. Endogenous Cushing syndrome or spontaneous hypercortisolism is divided into two groups, those due to an excess of ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN and those that are ACTH-independent.

Year introduced: 1999(1966)

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Tree Number(s): C19.053.800.367

MeSH Unique ID: D003480

Entry Terms:

• Syndrome, Cushing
• Hypercortisolism
• Cushing's Syndrome
• Syndrome, Cushing's

See Also:

• Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion

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Diseases Category
Endocrine System Diseases
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenocortical Hyperfunction
Cushing Syndrome