Cushing's disease
Pituitary tumor syndrome
Cushing's disease is a hormonal disorder caused by a pituitary tumor that triggers excessive cortisol production.
Symptoms include weight gain (especially in the face and midsection), thin skin, muscle weakness, and high blood pressure.
The condition is named for American neurosurgeon Harvey Cushing.
She was diagnosed with Cushing's disease after months of unexplained weight gain.
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- pituitary glandBrain-base hormone producer
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
- ACTHAdrenal-stimulating pituitary secretion
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