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Cushing Syndrome
Also known as: Hypercortisolism
Cushing syndrome is chronic cortisol excess from endogenous overproduction or exogenous glucocorticoids. It presents with central adiposity, hypertension, glucose intolerance, and muscle wasting.
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Provider-reviewed workup includes late-night salivary cortisol, 24-hour urinary free cortisol, and dexamethasone suppression testing. Endocrinology referral is required; oMeds surfaces biomarker flags and educational context only.
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