Cushing's syndrome

Disease class: Adrenocortical hyperfunction

Also known as 

• Hypercortisolism

 

Pathophysiology

This is a condition caused by a prolonged exposure to high levels of circulating glucocorticoids.
It is most commonly iatrogenic, since it is very common to prescribe glucocorticoids to treat inflammation.

 

See also

• Addison disease 
• Cushing's disease