Medical therapy for Cushing's disease

In the medical treatment of Cushing's disease, the choice of therapy may vary considerably, from applying a palliative and temporary measure to a definitive therapy, or to some intermediate measure in the management of difficult cases. The complexity of choices is a reflection of the way in which pharmacologic compounds are classified, the complexity of Cushing's disease itself, and the implications involved in the association between the forms of Cushing's disease and the effects of pharmacologic manipulation. These concepts are outlined in this article, together with practical notes on current medical treatment.