In the early part of the twentieth century, two clinical syndromes were described—one in
Europe (metabolic syndrome X) 2 and one in the United States (Cushing's syndrome) 16 …

Context: The diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of Cushing's syndrome are
challenging problems in clinical endocrinology. We focus on critical questions addressing …

Endogenous Cushing's syndrome continues to tax the diagnostic skills of many physicians
because it is an unusual disorder with which they have had little experience and because no …

The diagnosis and differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome are challenging clinical
problems in endocrinology. Traditional approaches have failed to provide adequate …

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Spontaneous Cushing's syndrome is well known but unusual clinical disorder. Many of the
clinical features (central weight gain, glucose intolerance, hypertension, muscle weakness) …

Diagnosis of Cushing’s Syndrome in the Modern Era - Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics
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Objectives: Review the etiology of Cushing syndrome. Describe the presentation and
evaluation of Cushing syndrome, including indicated laboratory workup. Summarize the …

Cushing's syndrome is a symptom complex that reflects excessive tissue exposure to
cortisol. The diagnosis cannot be made without both clinical features and biochemical …