A ‘smart’ type of Cushing's syndrome

• Published in: European journal of endocrinology Vol. 157; no. 6; pp. 779 - 781
• Main Authors: Razenberg, A J, Elte, J W F, Rietveld, A P, van Zaanen, H C T, Cabezas, M Castro
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Colchester BioScientifica 01.12.2007; Portland Press
• Subjects: Adrenals. Adrenal axis. Renin-angiotensin system (diseases); Adult; Biological and medical sciences; Case Report; Cushing Syndrome - chemically induced; Endocrinopathies; Female; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Humans; Hydrocortisone - urine; Hypertension - chemically induced; Medical sciences; Non tumoral diseases. Target tissue resistance. Benign neoplasms; Sodium Oxybate - adverse effects; Substance-Related Disorders - complications; Vertebrates: endocrinology; Endocrinopathy; Hyperadrenocorticism; Adrenal cortex diseases; Endocrinology; Adrenal gland diseases; Cushing syndrome

Cushing's syndrome results from lengthy and inappropriate exposure to excessive concentrations of either endogenous or exogenous glucocorticoids. This case report describes a patient with a novel type of Cushing's syndrome due to the use of party drugs. A 35-year-old woman had gained 8 kg...