Ectopic Cushing Syndrome

Ectopic Cushing syndrome is a rare form of Cushing syndrome in which the excess cortisol in the body originates from the production of certain substances outside the glands that usually regulate it.

Possible manifestations: Weight gain in the face and trunk, muscle weakness, skin changes, elevated blood pressure, or mood changes, which can appear more rapidly than in other forms.

When is it advisable to get checked? In the presence of a persistent combination of these changes, a careful evaluation helps understand their origin.

Which specialist studies it? The endocrinologist is the doctor who evaluates hormonal disorders such as this. If you recognize several of these signs, the most sensible thing is to discuss it with an endocrinologist who can study your case in depth.