Cushing's syndrome risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of Cushing's disease are female gender and genetic factors.

Cushing's syndrome risk factors

The risk factors for Cushing's syndrome are:

1. Female gender
2. Genetic predisposition