Question

Difference between cushing syndrome and addison disease

Answer 1

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Cushing disease is caused by a pituitary gland tumor (usually benign) that over-secretes the hormone ACTH, thus overstimulating the adrenal glands' cortisol production. ... Addison disease is a condition caused by damage or destruction of the adrenal cortex. This damage leads to lack of cortisol and other adrenal steroids.

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Answer 2

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Addison disease is caused by the damage of Adrenal Cortex while the cushing syndrome is caused by the pituitary gland tumor.

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