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Topical Ocular Glucocorticoid Leads to Cushing’s Syndrome in 9-Year-Old
In a case report published online January 19 in Pediatrics, iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome (CS) is described in a 9-year-old girl who received topical ocular glucocorticoid (GC) treatment for bilateral...
View ArticlePatient’s Atypical Cushing’s Symptoms Lead to Discovery of Novel Genetic...
New genetic mutations were found in a patient who exhibited atypical symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome, notably an abnormal protrusion of the eye, a case report shows. The research, “Extensive ARMC5...
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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 ArticleCushing’s Patient Exhibits Cortisol-Secreting Lesions in Both Adrenal Glands
In rare cases, Cushing’s syndrome may be caused by cortisol-secreting masses in both adrenal glands, a case report shows. The study with that finding, “ACTH-independent Cushing’s syndrome with...
View ArticlePost-traumatic Stress Symptoms Common in Cushing’s Patients Before Surgery
Patients with Cushing’s disease may develop post-traumatic stress symptoms, which are generally resolved once they undergo surgery to remove the tumor, but can persist in some cases, a study shows. The...
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...
View ArticleCOVID-19 May Be Severe in Cushing’s Patients
A young healthcare worker who contracted COVID-19 shortly after being diagnosed with Cushing’s disease was detailed in a case report from Japan. While the woman was successfully treated for both...
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Eyelid Edema Due to Cushing’s Syndrome
Abstract Cushing’s syndrome (CS) shows diverse signs such as centripetal obesity, moon face, and buffalo hump, which can complicate the diagnosis. Facial features including eyelid edema, as an...
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Severe Osteoporosis in a Young Man with Bilateral Cushing’s Syndrome
Abstract Background The diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome is challenging; however, through the clinical picture and the search for secondary causes of osteoporosis, it was possible to reach the...
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Day 2, Cushing’s Awareness Challenge
So, these are only seven of the many, many symptoms of Cushing’s. I had those above – and I often felt like I looked like one of those little bearded dwarves. Cushing’s affects every part of the...
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