Cushing’s syndrome is characterized by chronic overproduction of cortisol by the adrenal glands. The most frequent cause of Cushing’s syndrome is a benign pituitary tumor (adenoma) that produces adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which, in turn, stimulates the adrenal glands. Other causes are tumors elsewhere in the body that produce ACTH and adrenal tumors that produce cortisol.… Continue Reading

Osteoporosis is a common, multifactorial disorder clearly associated with increased morbidity and mortality. It has only been recognized relatively recently that because of the complex hormone disorders which accompany pituitary disease, patients with this condition are at higher risk for the development of osteoporosis and fractures. Patients with pituitary disease should be evaluated for the… Continue Reading