CASE DISCUSSION
Cyclic Cushing Syndrome
Presented by Dr. Ihab El TayebViews
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Case Description
About the Case Discussion Topic: Cyclic Cushing Syndrome is a rare form of Cushing Syndrome characterized by intermittent episodes of cortisol excess followed by periods of normal cortisol levels. This cyclical pattern can make diagnosis particularly challenging, as hormone levels may appear normal...
Case Summary
- Cushing's Syndrome, a rare disease characterized by chronic high-barcortizolemia, affects 0.2 to 5 per million people. Cyclic Cushing's Syndrome (CCS), a subtype, presents challenges in diagnosis due to its intermittent nature, with periods of high and normal cortisol levels. It may represent 15-18% of Cushing's Syndrome patients.
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Dr. Ihab El Tayeb
Chairman & Founder of International Diabetes and Obesity Conference, Dubai, UAEDisclosures
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