Cushing's syndrome and hypertension

Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 1994 Jun;23(2):299-324.

Abstract

Cushing's syndrome refers to the signs and symptoms that result from excessive glucocorticoid action, usually from endogenous production or exogenous administration. This article reviews the pathophysiology of hypertension in Cushing's syndrome and current concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of this disorder.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cushing Syndrome / complications*
  • Cushing Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Cushing Syndrome / therapy
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / complications
  • Hypertension / physiopathology*