Understanding Cushing’s disease
Cushing's disease is a serious, often undiagnosed health condition that affects men and women around the world.1-4 The purpose of this section is to provide information that will help increase awareness and understanding of Cushing’s disease in the hope that more people with this condition will be diagnosed.
Here's what you'll find in this section:
- The difference between Cushing’s disease and other forms of Cushing’s syndrome
- The cause of Cushing’s disease
- Common signs and symptoms
Next, learn about Cushing’s syndrome and Cushing’s disease
References: 1. Newell-Price J, Bertagna X, Grossman AB, Nieman LK. Cushing’s syndrome. Lancet. 2006;367:1605-1617. 2. Nieman LK, Biller BMK, Findling JW, et al. The diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome: an Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008;93:1526-1540. 3. Boscaro M, Barzon L, Fallo F, Sonino N. Cushing’s syndrome. Lancet. 2001;357:783-791. 4. Arnaldi G, Angeli A, Atkinson AB, et al. Diagnosis and complications of Cushing’s syndrome: a consensus statement. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2003;88:5593-5602.