65 citations
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December 1986 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The woman had a genetic condition causing high cortisol and androgen levels, treatable with dexamethasone.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Unregulated glucocorticoid use can disrupt hormone balance and cause serious health issues.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The patient likely has Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition causing insensitivity to glucocorticoids, requiring high-dose dexamethasone treatment.
January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” A rare case of Cushing's syndrome and pheochromocytoma requires careful re-evaluation to avoid complications.
23 citations
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February 1979 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” Treatment can improve survival and symptoms in dogs with Cushing's disease, but outcomes are unpredictable.
July 2020 in “Endocrine practice” A 13-year-old boy with Cushing syndrome has high cortisol levels from a pituitary gland issue and underdeveloped sexual characteristics.
November 2015 in “Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca Veterinary Medicine” Most dogs with Cushing's syndrome have pituitary tumors causing varied symptoms, complicating diagnosis.
13 citations
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July 2009 in “Pediatrics in Review” Early diagnosis and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia are crucial to manage symptoms and prevent complications.
1 citations
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September 2002 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Triple H syndrome exists and can vary in symptoms.
29 citations
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September 1986 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” The cat had a pituitary tumor causing hormone imbalance and related health issues.
2 citations
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January 2001 in “Humana Press eBooks” Pseudo-Cushing's symptoms disappear once the underlying issue is resolved.
The case shows the difficulty in diagnosing certain conditions when standard tests are negative.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Glucocorticoid treatment lowered androgen levels but didn't improve hirsutism or ovulation and caused weight gain.
January 2018 in “Karger Kompass” Skin symptoms like fragile skin and easy bruising can indicate Cushing's syndrome, which requires early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious health issues.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Surgery improved symptoms and normalized hormone levels in a woman with an adrenal tumor.
September 2025 in “Cosmoderma” Pandemic stress worsens hair loss and skin issues, suggesting combined mental and skin care treatments.
May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.
5 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study found no significant difference in stress hormone levels between people with alopecia areata and healthy individuals, suggesting that the disease is not caused by an overactive stress response system.
13 citations
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December 2010 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.
5 citations
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April 2011 in “The Lancet” Untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia can lead to complications like stroke and needs glucocorticoid treatment.
June 2016 in “Journal of Coastal Life Medicine” The terrier dog with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism was successfully treated with mitotane.
July 2011 in “Neurotoxicology and Teratology”
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.
April 2026 in “Journal of Experimental Psychopathology” Hair cortisol levels may not reliably indicate psychological distress.
September 2024 in “Medicine theory and practice” A young girl's hyperandrogenism was caused by an adrenocortical adenoma, diagnosed and treated through detailed evaluations.
19 citations
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September 2010 in “The American journal of pathology” High glucocorticoids cause pancreatic malfunction and malabsorption, reversible with enzyme supplements.
May 2024 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Clinical signs and blood tests are not very helpful in diagnosing hyperadrenocorticism in dogs.
16 citations
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August 2007 in “Histopathology” A woman's rare adrenal tumor caused high testosterone and cortisol levels, which normalized after the tumor was removed.
55 citations
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August 2008 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.