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Cushing Syndrome

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

HypertensionHyperglycemiaHypokalemiaDifficult AirwaySkin FragilityCareful PositioningImmunocompromiseSkeletal Muscle Weakness

Pathophysiology

A state of prolonged exposure to excess cortisol. The most common cause is iatrogenic - chronic corticosteroid therapy - while endogenous causes are a pituitary ACTH -secreting adenoma (Cushing...

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