The clinical case: Cushing's syndrome

Cushing’s Syndrome is a clinical syndrome caused by overproduction of endogenous or exogenous long-term usage of corticosteroids. For the first time the clinical picture of endogenous Cushing’s syndrome was described by Harvey Cushing in 1912. Normally, glucocorticoids are involved in all types of exchange (in the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids), in connection with which the pathophysiological and clinical change in hypercorticoidism vary within wide limits and the resulting diagnostic search may take a long time, which can lead to disease progression and serious consequences. In connection with the foregoing, it is of interest our clinical case that reflects the particular complexity of the diagnosis and treatment of patients with this syndrome for the doctor.