Cushing's syndrome is a condition caused by long-term elevated levels of the hormone cortisol in the body. It can result from the overproduction of cortisol directly in the adrenal glands or arise secondarily—for example, due to the production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in the pituitary gland or other tumors.
Diagnosing Cushing's syndrome is complex and involves multiple steps. First, it must be confirmed that cortisol levels in the body are indeed elevated:
Once elevated cortisol levels are confirmed, the source is investigated using imaging methods (CT/MRI of the adrenal glands or pituitary gland) and potentially other tests.
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Cushing's syndrome can be:
In rare cases, the disease can be part of genetic syndromes.
The basis of treatment is always the elimination of the source of cortisol overproduction:
After surgery, hormone levels must be monitored and cortisol replacement therapy adjusted. In some patients, metabolic or psychological changes persist even after a cure.
Patients are monitored by our multidisciplinary team — endocrinologist, surgeon, and potentially an oncologist and psychologist.
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