What is Cushing’s disease a disorder caused by?
Cushing’s disease is a specific form of Cushing’s syndrome, which is a disorder characterized by excessive production of cortisol in the body. Cushing’s disease specifically refers to Cushing’s syndrome caused by a pituitary adenoma, which is a benign tumor in the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, produces various … Read more