Cushing’s syndrome is caused from the over production of the adrenal cortisol due to hyperfunctioning of the adrenal glands. The Cushing’s syndrome based on its pathophysiology expresses itself in different types, namely: ACTH-dependent Cushing’s syndrome, Ectopic ACTH syndrome and ACTH-independent Cushing’s syndrome. The condition clinically manifests signs such as central obesity and facial rounding which is about 90% in patients. Peripheral obesity and fat accumulation is also seen in about 50% of patients. In addition, other findings include glucose intolerance, muscle weakness and gonadal dysfunction among others. Cushing’s syndrome is usually diagnosed using a number of test such as the 24-hour urinary free cortisol, midnight plasma control,
