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Cushing's syndrome
When a noncancerous (benign) tumor of the pituitary gland (located at the base of the brain), secretes an excess amount of ACTH, which in turn stimulates the adrenal glands to make too much cortisol.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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