However, data has shown there are more benefits and less cost overall to perform minimally invasive procedures on the appropriately selected patients.. Here, spine surgeons who are experienced with minimally invasive procedures discuss their evolution and where we are likely to see this trend headed in the future.
Cushing's syndrome, also called hypercortisolism, is a rare endocrine disorder caused by chronic exposure of the body's tissues to excess levels of cortisol-a hormone naturally produced by the adrenal gland.ushing's syndrome, also called hypercortisolism, is a rare endocrine disorder caused by chronic exposure of the body's tissues to excess levels of cortisol-a hormone naturally produced by the adrenal gland.
Cushing syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms caused by abnormally high levels of cortisol (hypercortisolism). Cortisol is produced by the outer layer of the adrenal glands, called the cortex.Cortisol is a steroid hormone that breaks down fat and protein and stimulates liver glucose production. Cushing disease, a form of Cushing syndrome, occurs in about 40% of cases and is the most common cause of excess endogenous cortisol production by the adrenal glands. 2  It is caused by a pituitary tumor (adenoma) that secretes ACTH.