An adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-producing pheochromocytoma, a rare type of tumor in the adrenal gland, was the cause of Cushing’s syndrome in a 42-year-old woman, according to a case report in Mexico. The woman had no typical signs of Cushing’s, which delayed her diagnosis and made her “case particularly difficult…
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My white blood cell count was high during my first tumor with Cushing’s disease, back in 2020. Now, with my second tumor, it’s happening all over again. For that reason, I’ve added a hematologist to my doctor rotation to make sure there isn’t any cancer and that Cushing’s is…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Isturisa (osilodrostat) to treat adults with all forms of endogenous Cushing’s syndrome for whom surgery is not an option or has not been curative. This marks an expansion of the approved indication for Isturisa, which had previously been cleared only…
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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