Cushing's Syndrome From Pituitary Microadenoma and Pulmonary Nodules.
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Cushing's syndrome is a state of cortisol excess, possibly from a tumor in the pituitary gland, the adrenal gland, or an ectopic nonpituitary ACTH-secreting source. The first form, pituitary in origin, was originally described by Harvey Cushing, MD, and was labeled as Cushing's disease. Long-term therapy with glucocorticoids also can lead to iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Oncology nursing forum
دوره 43 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016