Extreme Weight Gain Leads to Cushing’s Diagnosis
An article in the Daily Mail follows the story of a 35-year-old woman from the U.K. whose weight rose sharply over a few years, which led to a diagnosis of Cushing’s Disease. Read more:
IGF-1 May Be Linked to Bone Health in Cushing’s Patients
An article in Cushing’s Disease News looks at a study that found low IGF-1 levels was associated with low bone density in younger Cushing’s patients, ages 13-49. Read more:
Eye Exam, Excessive Thirst Leads to Diagnosis of Pituitary Tumor
An article in MedicalDaily.com tells the story of a 41-year old man in the U.K. who drank ten liters of water a day for two years – but tested negative for diabetes. Finally, after an eye exam showed abnormalities, he was diagnosed with a germ-cell tumor on his pituitary gland. Read more:
When A Pituitary Tumor Masquerades as Glaucoma
A study out of Florida looks at cases where pituitary brain tumors can be mistaken for glaucoma if the optic disc features “cupping”. Read more: