Paciente con síndrome de cushing a consecuencia de adenoma hipofisario y proceso de atención de enfermería

Abstract

Cushing's syndrome is a rare disease that affects multiple systems if not treated in a timely manner, Cushing's syndrome is classified as adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) dependent or independent. Studies indicate that it is due to an excess of glucocorticoids that is rare, approximately 2 to 4 cases per million inhabitants are estimated, although the figures vary constantly and are not official, since there are many cases that are not treated or diagnosed. Studies indicate that 70% are due to pituitary causes, this being the most common, 10% due to ectopic ACTH production, 10% of adrenal origin is caused by adenomas and 10% is due to carcinomas or bilateral hyperplasia. The objective of this case analysis is to use the nursing care process in patients with Cushing's Syndrome, evaluating the affected needs, and the type of adaptation to this pathology. The problem found is Cushing's Syndrome as a result of a pituitary adenoma that was evidenced in a 42-year-old patient treated at the 18 de Octubre Health Center in the city of Machala since 2012.