Cushing Syndrome Due to an Adrenal Tumor
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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.
Data on 36 doctors who treat cushing syndrome due to an adrenal tumor
Which specialist treats cushing syndrome due to an adrenal tumor?
Cushing syndrome due to an adrenal tumor should be evaluated by an Endocrinologist, a specialist in glands and hormones. See this specialist if you have recent weight gain, a rounded face, or skin changes. You can book an appointment for an evaluation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cushing syndrome due to an adrenal tumor
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. César Arias Ruiz
Dr. Pavel González Guzmán
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Dr. Christian Jonathan Villarreal Vidal
Dr. Rosa Nayely Hernández Flandes
Dr. Nadia Soler Quiñones
Dr. Leslie Ramirez Angoa
Dr. María Fernanda Guillén Placencia
Dr. Jorge Mario Molina Diaz
Dr. Diana Hernández Juárez
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 should be evaluated by an Endocrinologist, a specialist in glands and hormones. See this specialist if you have recent weight gain, a rounded face, or skin changes. You can book an appointment for an evaluation.