Cushing's syndrome is a disease caused by a long-term increase in the level of the hormone cortisol in the body. It can result from 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.
Diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome is challenging and takes place in multiple steps. First of all, it is verified that there is indeed an increased level of cortisol in the body:
After confirmation of elevated cortisol levels, the source is searched for — using imaging methods (CT/MRI of the adrenal glands, pituitary gland) and possibly 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 elimination of the source of overproduction of cortisol:
After surgery, hormone levels need to be monitored and cortisol substitution adjusted. In some patients, metabolic or psychological changes persist even after cure.
Patients are monitored by our multidisciplinary team — endocrinologist, surgeon, possibly oncologist and psychologist.
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