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                                    Cushing's Syndrome: OverviewDefinition:Prolonged exposure to either endogenous or exogenous cortisol ACTH-dependent causes:Cushing's disease (ACTH from pituitary)Ectopic ACTH-producing tumorsExcess ACTH administrationACTH-independent causes:Adrenal adenomaAdrenal carcinomaExogenous glucocorticoid administration
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