Online Medical Books for Cushing's syndrome
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... Primary
Autoimmune/idiopathic
Congenital/genetic
Adrenal aplasia or hypoplasia
Adrenoleukodystrophy/adrenomyelodystrophy
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... Acute or chronic physical illness
Alcoholism
Depression
Elevated levels of cortisol-binding globulin
Congenital
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... Signs and Symptoms Profound weakness, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, dehydration, high fever followed by hypothermia, vascular collapse, renal shutdown, coma
Treatment (Tx) Replacement of corticosteroids, I.V. fluids,
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... Cushing’s syndrome is a cluster of clinical abnormalities caused by excessive levels of adrenocortical hormones (particularly cortisol) or related corticosteroids and, to a lesser extent, androgens and aldosterone. Its unmistakable signs include rapidly developing... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... A cluster of clinical abnormalities characterize Cushing’s syndrome. These abnormalities result from excessive levels of adrenocortical hormones (particularly cortisol) or related corticosteroids and, to a lesser extent, androgens and aldosterone. Its unmistakable... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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