A pregnant woman underwent a successful laparoscopic adrenalectomy, a minimally invasive surgery to remove tumors in the adrenal glands, for Cushing’s syndrome which was caused by such a tumor and resolved, according to a case report. Although it is the standard treatment for adrenal tumors, laparoscopic adrenalectomy is not commonly done…
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This column describes the author’s own experiences with some alternative therapies. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. “Alternative medicine” is a bit of a buzz-term. Acupuncture, tai chi, herbs, and meditation, diverse as they are, have all…
Dexamethasone suppression did not improve the detection of pituitary tumors via the use of PET, or positron emission tomography, scans in adults with Cushing’s disease, a new study has found. In most cases, using imaging tests to determine tumor location before pituitary surgery — the first-line treatment for Cushing’s…
Learning as much as possible about Cushing’s disease is one way that columnist Noura Costany’s friends help them.
Becoming educated and informed about Cushing’s disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information such as the diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Cushing’s journey.
Besides surgery, there are several therapeutic strategies that may be used to manage Cushing’s disease. Here you can find more information about some of the approved and experimental treatments.
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