What Is Cushing Syndrome?
9. Surgery
Cushing syndrome is often caused by a tumor in the thyroid gland. If this is the case then surgery may be recommended to remove the tumor. This is a procedure that may be undertaken through your nasal passage, although standard open surgery will be deemed necessary in some cases.
The procedure will mean that the patient’s cortisol production will be affected, and they will need to be given cortisol replacements after the procedure. In many cases, the patient’s cortisol levels will naturally return to normal, but some people will need to be given medication for the rest of their life.
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