Hypercorticism may also be causal factor-osteoporosis may be seen as a feature of Cushing's syndrome.
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One of the causes of Cushing's syndrome is a cortisol-secreting adenoma in the cortex of the adrenal gland ( primary hypercortisolism / hypercorticism ).
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Cushing's disease refers only to hypercortisolism secondary to excess production of ACTH from a corticotroph pituitary adenoma ( secondary hypercortisolism / hypercorticism ) or due to excess production of hypothalamus CRH ( Corticotropin releasing hormone ) ( tertiary hypercortisolism / hypercorticism ).
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Cushing's disease refers only to hypercortisolism secondary to excess production of ACTH from a corticotroph pituitary adenoma ( secondary hypercortisolism / hypercorticism ) or due to excess production of hypothalamus CRH ( Corticotropin releasing hormone ) ( tertiary hypercortisolism / hypercorticism ).
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