Cushing’s syndrome is also known as hypercortisolism. The term “Cushing’s” is commonly used to refer to the condition, named after the American neurosurgeon Harvey Cushing, who first described the clinical features of the disorder in the early 20th century. Cushing’s syndrome encompasses various causes of excessive cortisol production or prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol in the body. It can be caused by different factors, including pituitary adenomas (Cushing’s disease), adrenal tumors, or the prolonged use of corticosteroid medications.
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