Genetic testing showed that a woman with a recurrent pituitary tumor causing Cushing’s disease had Lynch syndrome due to a mutation in the MSH6 gene — the second known case in which the syndrome may have triggered Cushing’s, according to a case report. Lynch syndrome is an inherited condition caused by…
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may help predict which people with Cushing’s disease are likely to achieve remission after surgery, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. To evaluate how accurately AI can forecast remission outcomes, a team of researchers from the U.S., Iran, and Australia analyzed results from five…
Discussion
Cushing’s disease testing can be complicated, especially if the disease is cyclic, as it is for me. This means that my pituitary tumors release excessive amounts of hormones occasionally instead of constantly, causing my cortisol levels to fluctuate. Usually, testing is done for diagnostic purposes, but my doctor recently…
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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