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Prolonged use of glucocorticoids to reduce inflammation triggered by facial dermal filler procedures likely caused Cushing’s syndrome in a 45-year-old woman, a case report describes. Long-term use of glucocorticoids should be avoided in such cases in favor of alternative treatments, its author noted. The report, “Case…
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Cushing’s disease-causing tumors that harbor a mutation in the TP53 gene are generally larger, more invasive, and linked to poorer clinical outcomes, a new study reports. The study, “TP53 mutations in functional corticotroph tumors are linked to invasion and worse clinical outcome,” was published in Acta…
A minimally invasive procedure called central venous sampling (CVS) may help in the diagnosis of Cushing’s disease in people with a disease-causing pituitary tumor that is not detected by MRI scans, a study suggests. CVS, which measures the levels of the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the brain’s pituitary gland,…
A woman developed Cushing’s syndrome following a medullary thyroid cancer that arose due to a mutation in a gene called RET, but her symptoms eased after starting Retsevmo (selpercatinib), a cancer medication, according to a report from France. The report, “Rapid and long-lasting response to selpercatinib of paraneoplastic Cushing’s…
In returning to the gym after a long break, columnist Paris Dancy started overcoming his obstacles — some physical, others mental.
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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