We report a series of 6 endogenous Cushing’s syndromes of different etiologies (4 Cushing’s disease and 2 adrenal Cushing’s syndrome) assessed in our endocrine department over a decade (2009-2019).
Case Study Cushing's Diseasse
When Cushing's syndrome is caused by a pituitary tumor, it is called Cushing's disease. Your assessment includes the following findings. Determine whether the findings are attributable to J.’s COPD or possible Cushing’s syndrome.
Median 10 years follow-up of patients with covert Cushing’s …
This study aims to confirm the source of ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone in four patients with ectopic Cushing’s syndrome over time. Case presentation A 38-year-old …
Cushing's disease
Introduction: Cushing’s syndrome is caused by an extended exposure to increased levels of endogenous or exogenous glucocorticoids. It is a syndrome that can be extremely challenging …
Case Studies
This interactive case study describes an unusual case of Cushing’s syndrome in a largely asymptomatic, female patient presenting with a fragility fracture.
Cushing Syndrome Case Study- Answer Key
NGN Case Study Title: Cushing Syndrome Scenario: A 65-year-old patient has been taking prednisone to manage symptoms of Crohn’s disease for the past several years. When following up with her gastroenterologist, she was …
Cushing’s Syndrome Case Study (60 min)
Check out this nursing case study on cushing syndrome & learn everything you will need to about to ace your NCLEX questions. View the lesson!
Approach to the Patient: Diagnosis of Cushing Syndrome
An early diagnosis of Cushing syndrome is warranted; however, in clinical practice, it is very challenging partly because of resemblance with other common conditions …
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We report a series of 6 endogenous Cushing’s syndromes of different etiologies (4 Cushing’s disease and 2 adrenal Cushing’s syndrome) assessed in our endocrine department over a decade (2009-2019).
When Cushing's syndrome is caused by a pituitary tumor, it is called Cushing's disease. Your assessment includes the following findings. Determine whether the findings are attributable to J.’s COPD or possible Cushing’s syndrome.
This study aims to confirm the source of ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone in four patients with ectopic Cushing’s syndrome over time. Case presentation A 38-year-old …
Introduction: Cushing’s syndrome is caused by an extended exposure to increased levels of endogenous or exogenous glucocorticoids. It is a syndrome that can be extremely challenging …
This interactive case study describes an unusual case of Cushing’s syndrome in a largely asymptomatic, female patient presenting with a fragility fracture.
NGN Case Study Title: Cushing Syndrome Scenario: A 65-year-old patient has been taking prednisone to manage symptoms of Crohn’s disease for the past several years. When following up with her gastroenterologist, she was …
Check out this nursing case study on cushing syndrome & learn everything you will need to about to ace your NCLEX questions. View the lesson!
An early diagnosis of Cushing syndrome is warranted; however, in clinical practice, it is very challenging partly because of resemblance with other common conditions …