Understanding Cushing's syndrome

Cushing's syndrome is a serious, often undiagnosed health condition that affects men, women, and children around the world.^1-4 The purpose of this section is to provide information that will help increase awareness and understanding of Cushing's syndrome in the hope that more people with this condition will be diagnosed and treated.

Here's what you'll find in this section:

What is Cushing's syndrome?
What are signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome?
  -  Cushing's syndrome in children
What are complications caused by Cushing's syndrome?
How is Cushing's syndrome diagnosed?
  -  Tests to diagnose Cushing's syndrome and its cause
  -  Misdiagnosis of Cushing's syndrome

Video with an expert discussion of Cushing's syndrome and Cushing's disease - including causes, symptoms and treatment options

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.