Cushing's Disease presenting as Suicidal Depression.
A case of Cushing disease, who presented with suicidal depression as the main complaint is reported. Prompt diagnosis and early management of the underlying cause of Cushing's disease, not only relieved features of hypercortisolaemia but also remitted depression fully.
Professor, Department of Medicine.
Jatinder
J
Mokta
Professor and Head, Dept. of Psychiatry.
Ravi
R
Sharma
Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology.
Kiran
K
Mokta
Senior Resident, Dept. of Medicine, IGMC, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Asha
A
Ranjan
Senior Resident, Dept. of Cardiology, PGIMER, Chandigarh.
Prashant
P
Panda
Junior Resident, Dept. of Medicine, IGMC, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Ivan
I
Joshi
D000328:Adult; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D047748:Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D059020:Suicidal Ideation