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Treatments Overview Articles

Cushing syndrome
Treatment depends upon the cause. Cushing syndrome caused by corticosteroid use: Slowly decrease the drug dose (if possible) under medical supervision. Cushing syndrome caused by a pituitary tumor or tumor that releases ACTH: Surgery to remove the...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 18, 2008
Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing's syndrome is a relatively rare endocrine (hormonal) disorder resulting from excessive exposure to the hormone cortisol. The disorder, which leads to a variety of symptoms and physical abnormalities, is most commonly caused by taking medic...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing's syndrome is a relatively rare endocrine (hormonal) disorder resulting from excessive exposure to the hormone cortisol. The disorder, which leads to a variety of symptoms and physical abnormalities, is most commonly caused by taking medic...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Cushing Syndrome
Cushing syndrome was first described by an American neurosurgeon in the early twentieth century named Harvey Cushing. Cushing recognized a specific set of symptoms that collectively he identified as part of a syndrome. In this disease, prolonged e...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders

Specific Treatments Articles

Pituitary Tumor Surgery
Pituitary Tumor SurgerySurgery is usually the main treatment for people with pituitary tumors. The most common surgery used to remove pituitary tumors is called trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy.
Source:StayWell
Pituitary Tumor Treatment Introduction
Pituitary Tumor Treatment IntroductionResearchers are always finding new treatments for pituitary tumors and improving current treatments. Pituitary tumors are almost never fatal.Factors That Influence Treatment OptionsThe treatment choices for ea...
Source:StayWell
Radiosurgery
Detailed information on radiosurgery, including how radiosurgery works, types of radiosurgery techniques and devices
Source:StayWell
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic radiosurgery is the use of a precise beam of radiation to destroy tissue in the brain. Purpose This procedure is used to treat brain tumors, arteriovenous malformations in the brain, and in some cases, benign eye tumors or other disorders within the brain.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Stereotactic radiosurgery
Stereotactic radiosurgery is a form of radiation therapy that focuses high-powered x-rays onto a small area. Despite its name, it is not considered a surgical procedure.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 10, 2008
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