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Cushing's Syndrome

Alternate Names : Hypercortisolism

Cushing's Syndrome | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Pictures and Images | Attribution


How is the disease diagnosed?

Diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider may order additional tests, including:

  • blood and urine tests to pinpoint the source of the excess cortisol
  • CT scans and MRIs of various endocrine organs
  • urine tests to measure cortisol excreted in the urine

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    Author: Bill Harrison, MD
    Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Date Reviewed: 06/04/01









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