The most common endogenous cause of Cushing's syndrome is Cushing's disease. Frequent clinical findings include weight gain, truncal obesity, striae, hypertension, glucose intolerance …

Adrenal Hyperfunction - Cushing Syndrome topic. bMay consider high-dose DST to differentiate between ectopic ACTH-driven CS and CD; cortisol suppression of >50% is suggestive of …

May 1, 2008 · Learn about the first line treatments for endogenous Cushing's syndrome and explore resources related to the Endocrine Society's clinical practice guideline, Treatment of …

May 1, 2008 · Diagnostic criteria that suggest Cushing's syndrome are UFC greater than the normal range for the assay, serum cortisol greater than 1.8 μg/dl (50 nmol/liter) after 1 mg …

Recommendations regarding use of laboratory tests, imaging, and treatment options are presented, along with algorithms for diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome and management of …

Adrenal hyperfunction (Cushing syndrome) causes excess cortisol secretion by the adrenal gland and manifests in a constellation of symptoms, including central obesity, hypertension, type 2 …

Late-night salivary cortisol is one of the most sensitive diagnostic tests for Cushing’s syndrome. Elevated cortisol between 11:00 p.m. and midnight appears to be the earliest detectable …

Investigations algorithm for suspected Cushing’s syndrome; CS – Cushing’s syndrome, ONDST – overnight dexamethasone suppression test, UFC – urinary free cortisol, LDDST – low dose …

Cushing syndrome results from supraphysiological exposure to glucocorticoids and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The pathogenesis includes administration of …

Healthcare professionals follow specific diagnostic criteria and perform a combination of laboratory and imaging tests to confirm the presence of Cushing syndrome. Additionally, the …