Child health · UKMLA & AKT
Cushing's syndrome
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise cushing's syndrome — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
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Cushing's disease = ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma (specific cause). Cushing's syndrome = any cause of glucocorticoid excess (umbrella term). Exogenous (iatrogenic) = most common cause overall; both ACTH and cortisol are low.
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