Cushing's disease

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Cushing’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome

Mark Vanderpump on Wed 7 Sep

Discovered in 1912, Cushing’s disease is named after Harvey Cushing an American neurosurgeon. Cushing’s patients typically have round faces and gain weight around their neck, trunk and abdomen whilst having slender arms and legs. 

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