Cushing's Syndrome From Pituitary Microadenoma and Pulmonary Nodules
Dan Louie Renz P. Tating, BSN, RN; Natasha Denise S. Montevirgen, BSN, RN; and Loyda Amor N. Cajucom, MAN, RN
ONF
10.1188/16.ONF.136-140
Description
Cushing's syndrome is a state of cortisol excess, possibly from a tumor in the pituitary gland, the adrenal gland, or an ectopic nonpituitary ACTH-secreting source. The first form, pituitary in origin, was originally described by Harvey Cushing, MD, and was labeled as Cushing’s disease. Long-term therapy with glucocorticoids also can lead to iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome.