EndoBytes: Patient-Centered Approach to Hypercortisolism Screening and Care-Role of Cortisol, Receptor and Pathological Conditions

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Dr. Ricardo Correa discusses hypercortisolism, emphasizing its complex etiology, including exogenous glucocorticoid use and endogenous causes like ACTH-dependent pituitary adenomas and adrenal tumors. He explains cortisol's systemic effects via glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid receptors, influencing metabolism, cardiovascular health, bone, and immune functions. Pathophysiology involves enzyme-regulated cortisol activity in tissues, affecting disease severity. Clinically, hypercortisolism leads to obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance, osteoporosis, and neuropsychiatric issues, increasing mortality risk mainly due to cardiovascular complications. Early recognition, multidisciplinary care, and understanding receptor mechanisms are vital for effective management and improving patient outcomes.

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Keywords

Hypercortisolism

Glucocorticoid receptors

ACTH-dependent pituitary adenomas

Cortisol metabolism

Cardiovascular complications

Hypercortisolism

Exogenous Steroid

ACTH-Dependent Hypercortisolism

ACTH-Independent Hypercortisolism

Glucocorticoid Receptor


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