title: Differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome.
abstract: The differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome requires careful multidisciplinary interaction with a number of specialities, co-ordinated through endocrine centres with good experience of this condition. It is essential that the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome be fully established before differential diagnosis is attempted. The endocrinologist needs to be aware of the pitfalls and advantages of the tests in use. We discuss the approach to the differential diagnosis of this challenging condition.
authors.affiliation: Academic Unit of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, School of Medicine and Biomedical Science, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Newell-Price
authors.forename: Ashley B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Grossman
mesh_terms: D000304:Adrenal Cortex Function Tests; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000097:blood; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D003346:Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003907:Dexamethasone; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006801:Humans; D017591:Petrosal Sinus Sampling; D010901:Pituitary Function Tests
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D003907:Dexamethasone; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D003346:Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone