Cushing syndrome

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• Cushing syndrome — Disorder named for Harvey Williams Cushing, caused by adrenal cortex overactivity. If caused by a pituitary gland tumour, it is called Cushing disease. Symptoms include obesity of the trunk and face ( moon face ), muscle wasting, high blood… …   Universalium

• Cushing syndrome — The constellation of symptoms and signs caused by an excess of cortisol hormone. Cushing syndrome is an extremely complex hormonal condition that involves many areas of the body. Common symptoms are thinning of the skin, weakness, weight gain,… …   Medical dictionary

• Cushing syndrome iatrogenic — Cushing syndrome caused by prolonged excessive use of glucocorticoid medications; called also Cushing s. medicamentosus …   Medical dictionary

• Cushing syndrome medicamentosus — iatrogenic Cushing s …   Medical dictionary

• pseudo–Cushing syndrome — the presence of clinical or biochemical features of Cushing syndrome in patients with certain nonendocrine disorders, such as alcoholism or depression …   Medical dictionary

• Cushing's syndrome — Classification and external resources ICD 10 E24 ICD 9 255.0 …   Wikipedia

• Cushing ulcer — Classification and external resources DiseasesDB 3259 A Cushing ulcer is a gastric ulcer produced by elevated intracranial pressure. It is also called von Rokitansky Cushing syndrome. Apart from in the stomach, it may also develop in the proximal …   Wikipedia

• Syndrome de Cushing — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Cushing. Syndrome de Cushing Classification et ressources externes CIM 10 E24. CIM 9 …   Wikipédia en Français

• Syndrome, Cushing — The constellation of symptoms and signs caused by an excess of cortisol hormone. Cushing syndrome is an extremely complex hormonal condition that involves many areas of the body. Common symptoms are thinning of the skin, weakness, weight gain,… …   Medical dictionary

• Cushing, Harvey Williams — born April 8, 1869, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. died Oct. 7, 1939, New Haven, Conn. U.S. surgeon. He taught principally at Harvard University and became known as the leading neurosurgeon of the early 20th century, developing many procedures and… …   Universalium

• Cushing — /koosh ing/, n. 1. Caleb, 1800 79, U.S. statesman and diplomat. 2. Harvey (Williams), 1869 1939, U.S. surgeon and author. 3. Richard James, 1895 1970, U.S. Roman Catholic clergyman: cardinal 1958 70; archbishop of Boston 1944 70. * * * (as used… …   Universalium