Causes of Cushing's symphalangism
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Cushing's syndrome:
Causes and incidence
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
In approximately 70% of patients, Cushing’s syndrome results from excessive production of corticotropin and consequent hyperplasia of the adrenal cortex. Overproduction of corticotropin may stem from pituitary hypersecretion (Cushing’s disease), a corticotropin-producing tumor in another organ (particularly bronchogenic or pancreatic cancer), or excessive administration of exogenous glucocorticoids.
In the remaining 30% of patients, Cushing’s syndrome results from a cortisol-secreting adrenal tumor, which is usually benign. In infants, the usual cause of Cushing’s syndrome is adrenal carcinoma.
Cushing’s syndrome affects 13 of every 1 million people. It’s more common in females than in males and occurs primarily between ages between ages 25 and 40.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Cushing's syndrome:
Causes
(Handbook of Diseases)
In approximately 80% of patients, Cushing’s syndrome results from excess production of corticotropin and consequent hyperplasia of the adrenal cortex. Overproduction of corticotropin may stem from pituitary hypersecretion (Cushing’s disease) or corticotropin-producing tumor in another organ (particularly bronchogenic or pancreatic carcinoma). Excessive administration of exogenous glucocorticoids can also cause Cushing’s syndrome.
In the remaining 20% of patients, Cushing’s syndrome results from a cortisol-secreting adrenal tumor that’s usually benign. In infants, the usual cause of Cushing’s syndrome is adrenal adenoma or carcinoma.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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