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Pseudocushing Syndrome
Medical Questions » Pseudocushing Syndrome
| Name: Pseudocushing Syndrome |
| Also known as: |
| Excessive levels of steroids in the blood. |
Causes of Pseudocushing Syndrome
Secondary to alcoholism and liver damage which prevents steroids that are normally produced in the body from being destroyed, allowing their blood levels to increase. Unlike Cushing syndrome, there is no excess steroid
production. |
Symptoms of Pseudocushing Syndrome
Combination of symptoms due to Cushing syndrome and alcoholism. |
Tests for Pseudocushing Syndrome
Blood tests confirm the diagnosis. |
Treatment for Pseudocushing Syndrome
Once alcoholism has been controlled, symptoms may settle, provided organ damage not severe.
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Complications of Pseudocushing Syndrome of its treatment
Liver damage may be so severe that the organ is unable to recover, and a liver transplant is required. |
Likely Outcome of Pseudocushing Syndrome
Reasonable if alcohol ceased, fatal if alcohol consumption continued. |
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