Cushing Syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (36)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects adults
children
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs hypercortisolism
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:pituitary_adenoma
adrenal tumor
ectopic ACTH production
excess cortisol
prolonged corticosteroid use
gptkbp:complication gptkb:cardiovascular_disease
gptkb:diabetes_mellitus
infections
psychiatric disturbances
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:dexamethasone_suppression_test
24-hour urinary free cortisol
ACTH level measurement
late-night salivary cortisol
gptkbp:field endocrinology
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1932
gptkbp:ICD-10_code E24
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Harvey_Cushing
gptkbp:symptom gptkb:depression
gptkb:bone
hypertension
muscle weakness
weight gain
hirsutism
moon face
purple striae
buffalo hump
glucose intolerance
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:radiation_therapy
surgery
medications
discontinuation of corticosteroids
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cushing Syndrome