A Case Report on Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome with Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Cushing syndrome (CS) is a condition caused due to high levels of cortisol in which weight gain and fat tissue build-up take place. Generally, patients with Cushing syndrome also suffer from diabetes. A 57-year-old female patient with aggravated cortisol levels. Laboratory investigations of the patient were performed and they showed decreased haemoglobin levels, but increased vitamin B12 levels, and TSH levels. The patient was prescribed a combination of medications to manage anemia, anemia, and diabetes. The patient's medical history included splenomegaly, cholelithiasis, panniculitis, and kidney enlargement. The patient's diabetes was responding well to the treatment and was better after 10 days. Keywords: Cushing syndrome, Diabetes mellitus, corticosteroid.