Cushing's Syndrome

Question 1

Characteristic of Cushing’s syndrome ?

Answer 1

Hypercortisolism (high cholesterol)

Question 2

Symptoms

Answer 2

Skin thinning, easy bruising, red-purple stretch marks (striae), fat deposits in face, moon face, acne, hirsutism and amenorrhea

Question 3

Causes

Answer 3

1. Corticosteroids - must reduce or withdraw dose

2. Tumour - must have surgery or give cortisol-inhibiting drugs