Cushing's Syndrome

Question 1

What is Cushing’s Syndrome?

Answer 1

OVERsecretion of Adrenal Cortex

Question 2

Signs & symptoms of Cushing’s Syndrome

Answer 2

same as too much steroids
-moon face
-hirsutism (more body hair)
-water retention
-gynecomastia (man boobs)
-central obesity (limbs are still skinny)
-low bone density
-easy bruising
-irritability
-immunoseppression

Question 3

Tx for Cushing’s

Answer 3

Adrenalectomy then replacement therapy with steroids