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18 Treatments for Cushings Syndrome

10

Tests

2	Medical Procedures

2	Surgical Procedures

4	Prescribed Medications

Overview

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 syndrome also involves removing all o...[read article]

Treatment News for Cushings Syndrome

Korlym Approved for Cushing's Syndrome
MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Korlym (mifepristone) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Dr...

Tests for Cushings Syndrome

1. Dexamethasone Suppression Test A dexamethasone suppression test is primarily used to help diagnose Cushing's syndrome. Cushing's syndrome indicates that you have an abnormally high leve... More
2. Plasma Cortisol Test Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands in response to a pituitary hormone called adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Diseases of the adrenal g... More
3. ACTH Stimulation Test Your pituitary gland, a pea-sized gland located at the base of your brain, produces many types of hormones, including the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH s... More
4. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
5. 24 Hour Urine Free Cortisol Assay A cortisol level test uses a blood sample to measure the level of cortisol present in blood. Cortisol is a steroid hormone released by the adrenal gland. The adrena... More
6. metyrapone test
7. Electrolyte Panel Electrolytes are positively and negatively charged molecules, called ions, that are found within cells, between cells, in the bloodstream, and in other fluids throu... More
8. Serum Chloride Test Chloride is an electrolyte that helps maintain proper fluid and acid/base balance in your body. The blood test is often performed as a part of a comprehensive metab... More
9. Serum Glucose Test A glucose test measures the amount of glucose in your blood. Glucose , also known as sugar, is your body's main source of energy. Your body converts the carboh... More
10. Serum Potassium Test A potassium test is used to measure the amount of potassium in your blood. Potassium helps to move waste out of cells and nutrients into cells. This electrolyte is ... More
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Medical Procedures for Cushings Syndrome

1. Stereotactic Radiosurgery Sometimes, surgery is not possible to treat a disease due to the location of the problem or the poor health of the patient. Brain tumors, blood vessel issues, and s... More
2. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Sometimes, surgery is not possible to treat a disease due to the location of the problem or the poor health of the patient. Brain tumors, blood vessel issues, and s... More
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Surgical Procedures for Cushings Syndrome

1. Pituitary Tumor Removal
2. Bilateral Adrenalectomy
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Prescribed Medications for Cushings Syndrome

1. ketoconazole(Nizoral ) KETOCONAZOLE (kee toe KON na zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections. More
2. mitotane(Lysodren ) MITOTANE (MYE toe tane) limits the activity of the adrenal gland. It is used to treat adrenal cancer that cannot be treated by surgery. More
3. metyrapone(Metopirone ) METYRAPONE is a diagnostic aid. It is used to test if the adrenal glands are working properly. More
4. mifepristone(Mifeprex ) MIFEPRISTONE (mi FE pri stone) is a hormone-like drug. It is used in combination with other medicines to end an early pregnancy (usually during the first 7 weeks). ... More
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