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Hipercortisolismo
El tratamiento depende de la causa.
Síndrome de Cushing causado por el uso de corticosteroides:
Síndrome de Cushing causado por un tumor hipofisario o un tumor que segregue corticotropina:
Síndrome de Cushing debido a un tumor suprarrenal u otros tumores:
La extirpación del tumor puede conducir a una recuperación total, pero existe la probabilidad de que la afección reaparezca.
La supervivencia de personas con tumores ectópicos depende del tipo de tumor. Sin tratamiento, el síndrome de Cushing es potencialmente mortal.
Consulte con el médico si tiene síntomas del síndrome de Cushing.
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