Endocrine & metabolic · UKMLA & AKT
Cushing's disease
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Cushing's syndrome = cortisol excess from any cause. Cushing's disease = Cushing's syndrome caused specifically by an ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma (most common endogenous cause, ~70%). Always exclude exogenous glucocorticoids first.
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