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Endocrine hypertension - Cushing′s syndrome

2011; Medknow; Volume: 15; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês

10.4103/2230-8210.86973

2230-9500

Yashpal Singh, Narendra Kotwal, AS Menon,

Adrenal Hormones and Disorders

Hypertension is a major and frequent comorbid finding of Cushing's syndrome. This review discusses the etiology and pathophysiology of hypertension in Cushing's syndrome, while suggesting methods of management of this condition. It also provides an overview of diagnosis and management strategies in this disease.