Cortisol
Hormone released in response to stress which controls metabolism, blood pressure, insulin and immune system
Cortisol
Hormone secretee en reponse au stress qui controle le metabolisme et les systemes cardio-vasculaires, hematologiques, cutanee et anti-inflammatoire
Pituitary gland
Hormone secreting gland located at the base of the brain
Glande pituitaire ou hypophyse
Glande endocrine qui se trouve a la base du cerveau
Cushing's Syndrome
Rare hormonal disorder caused by high levels of cortisol
Syndrome de Cushing
Maladie rare due a un exces de cortisol
Cushing's Disease
Diagnosis given when the syndrome is due to a benign pituitary tumour also called an adenoma
Maladie de Cushing
Quand le syndrome est due a une tumeur sur l'hypophyse
Transsphenoidal surgery
Neurosurgery performed to remove the pituitary tumour by entering through the nose
Chirurgie Trans-sphenoidal
Chirurgie effectuee pour enlevee la tumeur pituitaire en passant par le nez
