Cushing's Syndrome
📋Overview
Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure to excess cortisol. It is a legacy term still widely used; the modern understanding classifies it based on the source of cortisol excess, including endogenous causes like pituitary adenomas (Cushing's disease) or adrenal tumors, and exogenous causes such as prolonged corticosteroid therapy.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0010481Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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