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Cushings Syndrome

  • Adrenal Masses
    -Adenoma
    -Myelolipoma
    -Metastases
    -Pheochromocytoma
    -Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma
    -Lymphoma
  • Cushing’s Syndrome

    Hypercortisolism
    -Increased fat (upper body, neck)
    -Fragile bones and skin
    -Hypertension

    Causes
    -Adrenal adenoma or hyperplasia
    -Pituitary tumor
    -Ectopic ACTH secretion (lung, carcinoid)
  • Conn Syndrome

    Hyperaldosteronism
    -Hypertension
    -Hypokalemia, hypernatremia
    -Metabolic alkalosis
    -Neuromuscular symptoms

    Causes
    -Aldosterone producing adenoma
    -Bilateral adrenal hyperplasia