Cushings Syndrome

[Dollie]

Has anyone had surgery or treatment for Cushings? - I know its very rare, and I've done plenty googling so understand the condition fully, but would really appreciate info from anyone on here that has been through treatment. Cheers

[sqad617]

Dollie...you don't seem to have any answers which just goes to show how uncommon the disorder is.

I do not have Cushings BUT what is the cause of your Cushings Syndrome?

[Dollie]

its my daughter - docs still doing checks to see what has caused it - most likely explanation is a benign growth on the pituitary gland. The op to remove it is not straight-forward, therefore I was hoping someone on here may come on and tell me they had undergone this treatment and had a good result......... I suppose deep down I need some reassurance right now as it all seems a bit grim. Thanks for your concern.

[sqad617]

Called Pituitary Adenoma.....yes, the operation to remove it straight forward....can be approached via the nose, or the inside of the eye socket or raising a frontal bone flap. Can even be approached through the mouth. The approach will depend upon the size of the tumour and whether a Neurosurgeon will do it or an ENTsurgeon.
Don't worry technically it is straight forward.

[Dollie]

Thank you Squad