Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Cushing's syndrome: problems in management.

D C Aron, J W Findling, P A Fitzgerald

    Endocrine Reviews
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Immunologic aspects of renal diseases.

    JAMA·1992
    Same author

    Magnetic resonance imaging of tuberculum sellae meningiomas: preventing preoperative misdiagnosis as pituitary macroadenoma.

    Neurosurgery·1992
    Same author

    Ontogeny of T lymphocyte function in the neonate.

    American journal of reproductive immunology (New York, N.Y. : 1989)·1992
    Same author

    Heparin decreases mesangial matrix accumulation after selective antibody-induced mesangial cell injury.

    Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN·1992
    Same author

    Positron emission tomography for tumour assessment.

    NMR in biomedicine·1992
    Same author

    Radiosurgery: a new application?

    Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology·1992
    Same journal

    Sex Hormones & Exercise in the Musculoskeletal System: From Signaling to Structure and Function.

    Endocrine reviews·2026
    Same journal

    DAX-1 in sex determination and gonadal development: revisiting the anti-testis hypothesis.

    Endocrine reviews·2026
    Same journal

    Regulators of Appetite in Mammals - Old and New players.

    Endocrine reviews·2026
    Same journal

    Endometriosis-associated Pain: Mechanism, Neuroimmune Signature, and Translational Precision Strategies.

    Endocrine reviews·2026
    Same journal

    Nuclear Receptors Shape Sepsis Pathophysiology.

    Endocrine reviews·2026
    Same journal

    Beyond aldosterone and renin: emerging biomarkers for diagnosing and subtyping primary aldosteronism.

    Endocrine reviews·2026
    See all related articles

    Cushing

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology and Metabolism
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Cushing's syndrome (CS) involves hypercortisolism from various causes like pituitary tumors, adrenal tumors, or ectopic ACTH syndrome.
    • Treatment for CS varies, including surgery, radiation, and medication, depending on the specific diagnosis.

    Observation:

    • Managing CS can be complex, with therapeutic challenges arising in specific cases such as those with normal sellar imaging or recurrent disease post-adrenalectomy.
    • Difficulties also exist in treating large ACTH-producing pituitary tumors, Nelson's syndrome, malignant ectopic ACTH syndrome, and adrenal carcinoma.

    Findings:

    • A systematic approach combining accurate diagnosis with the judicious use of diverse therapeutic modalities is crucial for effective CS management.
    • Case studies illustrate that tailored treatment strategies are necessary to address the complexities of challenging CS presentations.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Implications:

    • Optimizing patient outcomes in Cushing's syndrome necessitates a thorough diagnostic process and the strategic application of all available treatment options.
    • Further research into managing refractory or complex CS cases, including rare subtypes and treatment-resistant conditions, is warranted.