Unmet needs in Cushing's syndrome: the patients' perspective.

Background: Cushing's syndrome (CS) is a rare condition of chronically elevated cortisol levels resulting in diverse comorbidities, many of which endure beyond successful treatment affecting the quality of life. Few data are available concerning patients' experiences of diagnosis, care and persistent comorbidities.

Objective: To assess CS patients' perspectives on the diagnostic and care journey to identify unmet therapeutic needs.