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Conditions›Endocrine disorders›Adrenal gland disorders›Cushing's syndrome

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
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Is a type of:Adrenal gland disorders
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Rare

Rare

Extremely rareVery rareRareCommonVery common
Baby0-2
Preteen6-13
Teenager14-18
Young adult19-40Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60Very common
How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Abdominal obesity
Weakness
Bruising
Excess hair
Generalized weakness
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Tests

Blood sugar
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Cortisol level
Pregnancy test
Saliva cortisol
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Risk factors

Personal

Taking corticosteroid medication

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