Absite Review Series: Adrenal Gland Disorders
Absite Review Series: Adrenal Gland Disorders
Absite Review Series: Adrenal Gland Disorders
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Cushing’s s Syndrome<br />
Most common cause is exogenous<br />
Endogenous is rare<br />
• 5 to 10 per million<br />
• 75% have Cushing’s disease<br />
• ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma<br />
• 15% Primary adrenal<br />
• 10% Ectopic ACTH<br />
• Neurodendocrine tumors<br />
• Bronchogenic malignancies