title: Alcohol-induced pseudo-Cushing's syndrome.
abstract: In 4 patients corticosteroid hypersecretion associated with excessive intake of alcohol led initially to an erroneous diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome. If diagnostic errors are to be avoided, a history of alcohol intake should always be sought in a patient in whom the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome is entertained. The abnormalities of pseudo-Cushing's syndrome revert to normal on ethanol withdrawal.
mesh_terms: D000304:Adrenal Cortex Function Tests; D000308:Adrenocortical Hyperfunction / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications*; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D006854:Hydrocortisone