cushing syndrome
1Cushing 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… …
2Cushing 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,… …
3Cushing syndrome iatrogenic — Cushing syndrome caused by prolonged excessive use of glucocorticoid medications; called also Cushing s. medicamentosus …
4Cushing syndrome medicamentosus — iatrogenic Cushing s …
5pseudo–Cushing syndrome — the presence of clinical or biochemical features of Cushing syndrome in patients with certain nonendocrine disorders, such as alcoholism or depression …
6Cushing's syndrome — Classification and external resources ICD 10 E24 ICD 9 255.0 …
7Cushing 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 …
8Syndrome de Cushing — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Cushing. Syndrome de Cushing Classification et ressources externes CIM 10 E24. CIM 9 …
9Syndrome, 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,… …
10Cushing, 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… …
