Cushing Syndrome/Disease
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Acceptability at Recruitment
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
Excess of natural steroids in the blood, most commonly due to a benign tumour of the pituitary gland. Leads to high blood pressure, weight gain and diabetes, amongst others.
Guidance
Procedural risk. Do not accept.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Hypercortisolaemia
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012
