Cushing's Syndrome: Causes and Effects
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What is the primary cause of Cushing's syndrome?

  • Iatrogenic causes due to chronic therapy with glucocorticoids
  • Excessive cortisol production from adrenal neoplasms (correct)
  • Excessive production of ACTH from the anterior pituitary gland
  • Ectopic ACTH secretion by neoplasm of the lungs

    • What is a result of protein catabolism due to increased glucocorticoids?

  • Increased bone density
  • Weight loss
  • Muscle wasting (correct)
  • Increased muscle mass

    • What is a result of increased mineralocorticoids?

  • Hypertension (correct)
  • Dehydration
  • Hypotension
  • Electrolyte imbalance

    • What is a diagnostic finding in Cushing's syndrome?

    <p>High serum cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a medical management for pituitary adenoma?

    <p>Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of increased androgens in females?

    <p>Hirsutism and amenorrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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