Basics: Pituitary Tumors and Headaches Sunday Jul 21
Headaches are a common complaint in patients with pituitary tumors. Although many patients presumably have headaches which are unrelated to their pituitary tumor, there are several important direct and indirect mechanisms by which pituitary tumors may elicit or exacerbate headaches. Pituitary tumors may directly provoke headaches by eroding laterally into the cavernous sinus, which contains the first and second divisions of the trigeminal nerve, by involvement of the dural lining of the sella or diaphragma sella (which are innervated by the trigeminal nerve), or via sinusitis, particularly after transsphenoidal surgery. Read more at https://cushings.invisionzone.com/topic/56287-pituitary-tumors-and-headaches/
Etomidate in the Treatment Of Cushing Syndrome Monday Jul 22
Cushing syndrome is a metabolic disease caused by chronic exposure to high levels of glucocorticoids. It can present as an endocrine emergency due to a rapid increase in circulating cortisol leading to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and infection. Etomidate rapidly reduces plasma cortisol levels by inhibiting the action of 11β-hidroxilase. We report the case of a patient with severe hypercortisolaemia accompanied by metabolic and psychiatric disorders in whom administration of etomidate reduced preoperative levels of cortisol. Read more at https://cushings.invisionzone.com/topic/57636-etomidate-in-the-treatment-of-cushing-syndrome/
Add or update Your Bio Tuesday Jul 23
The Add Your Bio form has been updated so that it no longer requires Flash. Your information will help others.
I would like to add that if anyone would like to do something for the Cushing's Awareness Challenge but you don't have (or want to have) a blog, why not consider adding your bio to the website this month?
More info at https://cushingsbios.com/2018/08/28/we-have-a-new-bio-form/
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![](//localendar.com/images/weather/Clear.gif) Clear skies 91°/68° Pituitary Post-Op Saturday Jul 27
After your physicians have determined that it is reasonably safe to discharge you from the hospital following transsphenoidal pituitary surgery there are a number of important situations that may arise. Most people feel well after discharge. However, you should be aware of these possible problems, just in case. The following general guidelines are provided to promote your health and safety. Headache, facial, and sinus pain are not uncommon following pituitary surgery. As you may have noted, the pain and discomfort typically improve on a daily basis following surgery. If you should experience a worsening of your pain or discomfort, please contact your neurosurgeon immediately. Read more at http://www.cushings-info.com/index.php?title=Pituitary_Post-Op
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