If you haven’t read “Moby-Dick,” you’ve probably at least heard of it. The 19th-century novel by Herman Melville tells the story of a man driven to madness by his pursuit of a giant white sperm whale. Captain Ahab’s quest for vengeance borders on obsession: The whale took his…
People with Cushing’s disease who don’t have a disease-causing tumor visible on MRI scans are less likely to experience full symptom control following pituitary surgery, a new study shows. Researchers think the lower success rate in these patients may be due to some individuals having corticotroph hyperplasia, an underrecognized…
Cushing’s disease was identified as the underlying cause of spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) — a rare condition marked by the buildup of fat in the space around the spinal cord — in a 62-year-old woman with progressive leg weakness who had to undergo immediate spinal decompression surgery. Both that…
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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