TY  - BOOK
AU  - Swearingen,Brooke
AU  - Biller,Beverly M.K.
ED  - SpringerLink (Online service)
TI  - Cushing's Disease
T2  - Endocrine Updates,
SN  - 9781461400110
AV  - RC1-1245 
U1  - 616 23
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Boston, MA
PB  - Springer US
KW  - Medicine
KW  - Internal medicine
KW  - Endocrinology
KW  - Neurosurgery
KW  - Medicine & Public Health
KW  - Internal Medicine
N1  - History -- Molecular Biology of Cushing's -- Pathology -- Clinical Diagnosis of Cushing's Syndrome (including Hormone Testing) -- Clinical Applications of Statistical Analysis of Test Results -- Pseudo-Cushing's Syndromes -- Cyclical Cushing's -- Differential Dx of Cushing's Disease: Locating the Source of Hormone Excess -- Pituitary Imaging -- Surgical Treatment -- Postop Management and Assessment of the Cure -- Radiation Treatment -- Medical Management (including Tumor Suppressive Agents, Dopamine Agonists, etc) -- Treatment of Recurrent Disease -- Pediatric Cushing's -- Silent Corticotroph Adenomas -- Cushing's and Pregnancy -- Nelson's Syndrome -- Index
N2  - In Cushing’s Disease, leading authorities in the field offer a thorough review of the pathogenesis, diagnostic algorithm and treatment options for this complex disease.   Beginning with a fascinating history of Cushing's disease that outlines its historical significance to both endocrinology and neurosurgery, the book goes onto  to cover the full range of important issues, including the molecular pathogenesis of Cushing’s,  anatomic pathology,  the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome,  the differential of pseudo-Cushing's syndromes,  hypercortisolemia, surgical removal of the corticotroph adenoma, post-operative management and assessment of remission, radiotherapeutic options,  and the exciting developments in medical therapy.   In addition, the book also addresses  Cushing's disease in the pediatric population, given that its clinical manifestations and impact on growth can be severe;  silent corticotroph adenomas as a distinct clinical entity;  diagnosis and management of Cushing's disease during pregnancy, bilateral adrenalectomy, and, finally, the long-term psychological manifestations of hypercortisolemia.   Comprehensive and an invaluable addition the literature, Cushing’s Disease is an essential reference for enhancing diagnosis and treatment of this debilitating disorder.  
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