Cushing's syndrome

Etiology

  • Exogenous corticosteroids
  • Cushing's disease (pituitary adenoma)
  • Adrenal adenoma, carcinoma, or hyperplasia
  • Ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), eg, small-cell lung cancer

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Last updated: December 1, 2014