Cushing's syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
How is cushings treated?
A
Mostly surgery.
Metyrapone has been found to be helpful in controlling the symptoms of the disease, it is also used to prepare patients for surgery.
2
Q
What kind of dose of metyrapone is used to either control the symptoms of Cushings or prepare a patient for surgery?
A
Either high or low.
If high, corticosteroid replacement therapy is also needed.
3
Q
Why would ketoconazole be used in patients with Cushing’s disease?
A
It may have an effect on corticotropic tumour cells. It is also used under specialist supervision for the treatment of endogenous Cushing’s syndrome.
