Cushing's syndrome differential diagnosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Cushing's syndrome must be differentiated from other diseases that cause hypertension, obesity, and hyperandrogenism, such as Metabolic syndrome X and pseudo-Cushing's sndrome.
Differentiating Cushing's syndrome from Other Diseases
The table below summarizes the findings that differentiate Cushing's sisease from other conditions that may cause hypertension, hyperandrogenism and obesity. Facial plethora, skin changes, osteoporosis, nephrolithiasis and neuropsychiatric conditions should raise the concern for Cushing's syndrome.[1][2]
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