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What's the primary problem with Cushings SYNDROME?
Glucocorticoid excess. (May or may not involve mineralcorticoid excess)
Exogenous (Most common)
Iatrogenic (given as medications)
Endogenous (Rare)
* ACTH Dependent -
-Pituitary = Cushing's Disease
-Ectopic source of ACTH
* ACTH-independent
Problem withe adrenals incorrectly producing too much Glucocorticoid
Exogenous (Most common)
Iatrogenic (given as medications)
Endogenous (Rare)
* ACTH Dependent -
-Pituitary = Cushing's Disease
-Ectopic source of ACTH
* ACTH-independent
Problem withe adrenals incorrectly producing too much Glucocorticoid
