Laboratory Medicine clarifies the origin of excessive cortisol production and the best therapeutic strategy for the patient with Cushing syndrome

There are two types of Cushing syndrome, according to information from the U.S. Endocrinology Society: Exogenous: it is the most common and temporary since it occurs in people who are taking cortisol-like medications and disappears as soon as they stop taking them. Endogenous: the adrenal glands produce too much cortisol, it is rare and can be difficult to diagnose. In most cases, this type is caused by tumors that secrete hormones in the adrena…

The late detection of Cushing syndrome can have serious consequences for health. The Spanish Society of Laboratory Medicine (SEMEDLAB), in the framework of the celebration of the Scientific Committee Days on 11 and 12 April in the city of Malaga, aims to deepen the role of the specialist of the Clinical Laboratory in each of the phases of the diagnostic process of Cushing syndrome.