Cushing Syndrome: History, Diagnosis and Treatment

By Constantine A. Stratakis MD D(med)Sci PhD(hon)

Cushing Syndrome: History, Diagnosis, and Treatment is written by top experts on the latest in genetics, molecular advances, and the diagnosis and treatment of Cushing syndrome. The book takes a historical approach to discuss the tremendous and unprecedented research development for this rare condition and includes information on recently approved treatments. It attempts to provide information on most issues surrounding Cushing syndrome and how to deal with its complications, the widening understanding of functional hypercortisolemia and other causes of endogenous cortisol production and its old and new treatment modalities, from pituitary to adrenal tumors, ectopic ACTH production, subclinical, cyclical Cushing syndrome, to aging and metabolic syndrome.

The book has a section dedicated to our patients with the patients' experiences, which will add to the outcome research presented by the physicians. This is a must have reference for scientists and researchers with the latest information in diagnosing and treating this difficult-to-diagnose and difficult-to-treat condition and gives the clinician, a patient-centric approach to communicate with this particular group of patients.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323961002
• ISBN13: 9780323961004
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"