All endocrine glands are susceptible to neoplastic growth, yet the health consequences of
these neoplasms differ between endocrine tissues. Pituitary neoplasms are highly prevalent …

This review focuses on the mechanisms regulating the synthesis, secretion, biological
actions, and therapeutic relevance of the incretin peptides glucose-dependent insulinotropic …

Cushing's syndrome results from lengthy and inappropriate exposure to excessive
glucocorticoids. Untreated, it has significant morbidity and mortality. The syndrome remains …

Background Corticotropin-independent Cushing's syndrome is caused by tumors or
hyperplasia of the adrenal cortex. The molecular pathogenesis of cortisol-producing adrenal …

Background Corticotropin-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia may be an
incidental finding or it may be identified during evaluation for Cushing's syndrome. Reports …

Patients with primary bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia (PBMAH) usually present
bilateral benign adrenocortical macronodules at imaging and variable levels of cortisol …

Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis of Cushing’s Syndrome and Pseudo-Cushing’s States |
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OVER the past few years, considerable evidence has accumulated to challenge the
accepted view of the regulation of adrenocortical function. Conventionally, the cortex and …

Harvey W. Cushing's 1932 description1 of the syndrome that results from long-term
exposure to glucocorticoids has not been improved upon, but our understanding of its …

Background and Methods Cushing's syndrome is rare in children and adolescents. We
analyzed the clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment of 59 patients with …