Women with Cushing's syndrome are often misdiagnosed as having polycystic ovarian syndrome. A correct diagnosis is important. This article describes clinical features and investigations that help ...

Upon examination, the patient's plethoric round facies, purple abdominal striae and supraclavicular fat pads raised concern that she had Cushing's syndrome. There was no bruising or proximal myopathy.

PURPLE or red abdominal striae are one of the striking physical signs of Cushing's syndrome. However, they are not pathognomonic of this disease, since they are also seen occasionally in pregnant w ...

Following the departure of Gareth Taylor earlier this week, Nick Cushing has stepped into the dugout as Manchester City Women’s interim manager for the remainder of the season. With just days to ...

Hallmark symptoms of Cushing disease, including abdominal striae and facial rounding, were more common among younger patients than older patients.

Cushing syndrome is an uncommon condition when the body has too much of the stress hormone, called cortisol.

THIS report describes a patient with Cushing's syndrome who presented two unusual manifestations. In the first place, it is generally accepted that one of the cardinal features of Cushing's syndrom ...

Hypercortisolism can have variable clinical presentations; low-grade disease may not present with classic signs such as facial plethora, striae, or proximal myopathy. Cushing disease is the most ...

Stretch marks or striae are common during pregnancy, affecting up to 90 % of pregnant women. They tend to appear during the sixth and seventh months of pregnancy. Stretch marks are set-in streaks ...

Addison's disease and Cushing disease are conditions that relate to the adrenal glands and the production of hormones such as cortisol. Learn more.

Cushing disease is a specific type of Cushing syndrome that develops due to a pituitary tumor. Complications of both can be prevented with proper care.