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Cushing Syndrome Learning Center
Treatments could include:
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Pituitary Tumor Removal
- Stereotactic Radios...
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Bilateral Adrenalectomy
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Surgery to remove the tumor; If the tumor cannot be removed, medications to help block the release of cortisol;
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The choice of a specific treatment depends on the type of problem causing the cortisol excess. Pituitary and adrenal adenomas are usually removed surgically. Malignant adrenal tumors always require surgical removal. Treatment of ectopic ACTH syndr...
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Several types of medical doctors are usually required for the diagnosis and treatment of Cushing syndrome. This includes an oncologist, a pathologist, or an endocrinologist. Although it is unlikely that a child would develop this disease, treatmen...
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The choice of a specific treatment depends on the type of problem causing the cortisol excess. Pituitary and adrenal adenomas are usually removed surgically. Malignant adrenal tumors always require surgical removal. Treatment of ectopic ACTH syndr...
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Stereotactic radiosurgery is the use of a precise beam of radiation to destroy tissue in the brain.
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Stereotactic radiosurgery is a form of radiation therapy that focuses high-powered x-rays on a small area of the body. With regular radiation therapy treatment, healthy tissue that is nearby also receives radiation. Stereotactic radiosurgery bette...
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