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Rare adrenal tumor caused man’s Cushing’s, per case report

A rare adrenal tumor turned out to be the cause of a man’s Cushing’s syndrome, according to a case report from China. The man had severe metabolic complications related to Cushing’s, but these resolved rapidly following surgical removal of the disease-driving tumor, called a pheochromocytoma. Diagnosing and managing a pheochromocytoma…

Rare case of woman with adrenal Cushing’s, acromegaly reported

The rare case of Cushing’s syndrome due to a cortisol-producing adrenal tumor and acromegaly that resulted from a growth-hormone-producing tumor in the pituitary gland was described in a recent report. Acromegaly occurs when the pituitary gland produces excessive amounts of growth hormone during adulthood, resulting in…

Case of exogenous Cushing’s tied to accidental use of glucocorticoid

A 66-year-old woman developed exogenous Cushing’s syndrome — when the disease is unintentionally caused by medications — after accidentally taking a glucocorticoid prescribed for her husband, according to a case report. Exogenous Cushing’s syndrome is the most common form of the condition, but usually is triggered by the use…

Urgent response advised for Cushing’s due to pancreatic tumors

Two unusual cases of Cushing’s syndrome caused by pancreatic tumors that had spread to the liver were described in a recent report, highlighting the importance of assessing the presence of Cushing’s in people with pancreatic tumors who continue to show signs of the disorder. The disorder, called ectopic ACTH syndrome…