Cushing Syndrome Due to an Adrenal Tumor
Cushing's syndrome due to an adrenal tumor is a hormonal disorder caused by the excess cortisol produced by a tumor located in an adrenal gland. This excess hormone affects numerous functions of the body.
Common symptoms: weight gain predominantly in the face and trunk, skin changes, muscle weakness, and changes in blood pressure or mood.
When to seek care? An evaluation is advisable when several of these changes come together progressively, in order to study their hormonal origin.
Which specialist treats it? Endocrinology is the field responsible for studying this type of disorder of the adrenal glands and of cortisol. If you identify signs that suggest a hormonal imbalance, bringing it to the attention of a professional allows the appropriate workup to be guided.
Specialties that treat cushing syndrome due to an adrenal tumor
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cushing syndrome due to an adrenal tumor
Dr. Joaquín Gerardo Joya Galeana
Dr. Judith Ne'eman Márquez Reyes
Dr. Clicerio González Villalpando
Dr. Aquiles Rafael Ayala Ruiz
Dr. Aguirre Alfredo Ulloa
Dr. Raul De Luna Cruz
Dr. Ismael Antonio Quintal Medina
Dr. Héctor Augusto Mendoza Vázquez
Dra. Mariana Mercado Garcia
Dra. Nitzia López Juárez
Dr. Astrid Hernández Valdez
Dr. Ernesto Sosa Eroza
Dr. Jorge Antonio Jesus Carrillo
Dr. Luis Enrique Tinoco Montes
Dra. Claudia Ramirez Renteria
Dr. Cesar Chavarria Bonequi
Dr. Mitzi Zaira Fong Ponce
Dra. Teresa Araceli Tello Mendoza
Dra. Deyanira Ruiz Ochoa
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Frequently asked questions
What is cushing syndrome due to an adrenal tumor?
Cushing's syndrome due to an adrenal tumor is a hormonal disorder caused by the excess cortisol produced by a tumor located in an adrenal gland. This excess hormone affects numerous functions of the body.
Which doctor treats cushing syndrome due to an adrenal tumor?
Cushing Syndrome Due to an Adrenal Tumor is usually treated by specialists in endocrinologist, endocrinologist.