Cushing Syndrome : Causes
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The most common cause of Cushing syndrome is side effects from taking anti-inflammatory steroid medications for conditions such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. The second most common cause is Cushing's disease, which occurs when the pituitary ...
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Cushing's syndrome is a relatively rare endocrine (hormonal) disorder resulting from excessive exposure to the hormone cortisol. The disorder, which leads to a variety of symptoms and physical abnormalities, is most commonly caused by taking medic...
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Diagnosing Cushing's syndrome can be complex. Diagnosis must not only identify the cortisol excess, but also locate its source. Many of the symptoms listed above can be attributed to numerous other diseases. Although a number of these symptoms see...
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The function of cortisol is to regulate blood pressure, act as an anti-inflammatory mediator, and to regulate insulin metabolism. Cortisol plays a role during the metabolic activities associated with fat, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism. High...
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Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal gland that causes excess release of epinephrine and norepinephrine, hormones that regulate heart rate and blood pressure.
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Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of special cells (called chromaffin cells), most often found in the middle of the adrenal gland. Because pheochromocytomas arise from chromaffin cells, they are occasionally called chromaffin tumors.
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Detailed information on adrenal gland tumors and pheochromocytoma, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of pheochromocytoma.
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Detailed information on pheochromocytoma, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of special cells (called chromaffin cells), most often found in the middle of the adrenal gland. Because pheochromocytomas arise from chromaffin cells, they are occasionally called chromaffin tumors.
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A pituitary tumor is an abnormal growth in the pituitary gland, the part of the brain that regulates the body's balance of hormones.
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Pituitary tumors are abnormal growths in the pituitary gland. Located in the brain, the pituitary gland is often referred to as the " master gland " of the body.
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of pituitary tumors.
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Detailed information on pituitary gland tumors, including symptoms, causes, types, diagnosis, and treatment
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Pituitary Tumor PathophysiologyPituitary tumors rarely spread outside of the skull. In fact, they rarely even spread to nearby tissues in the skull.
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Pituitary Tumor Risk FactorsCertain factors can make one person more likely to get a pituitary tumor than another person. These are called risk factors.
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Pituitary Tumor ScreeningThere are no standard screening methods used to find pituitary tumors. If a person has MEN1, they should discuss screening with their doctor.
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Pituitary Tumor PreventionBecause there are no avoidable risk factors for pituitary tumors, there is no known way at this time, to prevent them from happening. If a person has the known risk factor, they should talk with their doctor.
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Pituitary Tumor DiagnosisAny person who is suspected to have a pituitary tumor should have a complete medical evaluation. This includes a completely personal and family medical history.
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Pituitary Tumor MedicationWith some kinds of small pituitary tumors, it is possible to use medication to stop the tumor from growing. Sometimes, it is possible to avoid surgery altogether and only be treated with medication.
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Pituitary Tumor SymptomsPeople with a benign or cancerous pituitary tumor may have any or all of the following symptoms. These could also be the sign of other problems.
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Pituitary tumors are abnormal growths on the pituitary gland. Some tumors secrete hormones normally made by the pituitary gland.
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Statistics About Pituitary TumorsAccording to the American Cancer Society, each year there are roughly 2,000 pituitary tumors diagnosed in the United States. Most are adenomas and are not cancerous.
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Pituitary Tumor Treatment IntroductionResearchers are always finding new treatments for pituitary tumors and improving current treatments. Pituitary tumors are almost never fatal.Factors That Influence Treatment OptionsThe treatment choices for ea...
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Pituitary Cushing's is a condition in which the pituitary gland (an organ of the endocrine system) secretes excess adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
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Corticosteroids are a group of related drugs used in cancer treatment to reduce the growth of tumors, stimulate the appetite, and treat skin rashes, nausea and vomiting , allergic reactions, inflammation, accumulation of fluid in the brain, and autoimmune disease. Purpose Corticosteroids have broad use in cancer treatment.
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Corticosteriods are a group of natural and synthetic analogues of the hormones secreted by the hypothalamic-anterior pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) axis, more commonly referred to as the pituitary gland. These include glucocorticoids, which are anti-inflammatory agents with a large number of other functions; mineralocorticoids, which control salt and water balance primarily through action on the kidneys; and corticotropins, which control secretion of hormones by the pituitary gland.
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A group of natural and synthetic analogues of the hormones secreted by the hypothalamic-anterior pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) axis, more commonly referred to as the pituitary gland . These include glucocorticoids, which are anti-inflammatory agents with a large number of other functions; mineralocorticoids, which control salt and water balance primarily through action on the kidneys ; and corticotropins, which control secretion of hormones by the pituitary gland.
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Corticosteroids are a group of natural and synthetic analogs (chemical cousins) of the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland, also known as the hypothalamic-anterior pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) axis. These analogs include glucocorticoids, which are anti-inflammatory agents with a large number of other functions; mineralocorticoids, which control salt and water balance primarily through action on the kidneys; and corticotropins, which control secretion of hormones by the pituitary gland.
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