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ArticleCureus2024

A Case Report of an Elderly Patient With Cushing's Disease and Multiple Chronic Conditions.

Ning Zhang, Yuchen Wei, Xuan Qu, Lin Kang, Xiaohong Liu

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Ning ZhangDepartment of Geriatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, CHN.
Yuchen WeiDepartment of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, CHN.
Xuan QuDepartment of Geriatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, CHN.
Lin KangDepartment of Geriatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, CHN.
Xiaohong LiuDepartment of Geriatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, CHN.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cushing's disease (CD) is a rare and serious condition characterized by a persistent increase in cortisol levels, resulting in various complications across multiple bodily systems. Elderly individuals often face a multitude of chronic illnesses and geriatric syndromes, which can complicate the diagnosis and treatment of CD in this demographic. This case study details the presentation of an elderly patient with adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-dependent CD, who initially presented with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The article delves into the unique onset characteristics and treatment strategies for CD in the elderly, providing valuable insights for the comprehensive management of similar clinical cases.

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd)cushing’s diseasemultimorbidityolder adulttreatment choices

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PMID38947141
PMCPMC11212851

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