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Cushing's Disease Complications
Complications of Cushing's disease include:
The abrupt withdrawal of adrenal hormones after long-term use can cause a life-threatening condition known as adrenal crisis. Adrenal crisis occurs because the adrenal gland fails to produce enough glucocorticoids to maintain normal blood pressure.

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Last Updated: Nov 21, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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