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Pediatric Education and Research 13(2 (Special Supplement -II)):p 333-335, July-Dec 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.75
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The Contribution of Harvey Cushing in Pediatrics
Kasumbiwal Ajay H, Dake Mangesh V, Tambe Pranita, Nair Anirudh J
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Pediatric Education and Research 13(2 (Special Supplement -II)):p 333-335, July-Dec 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.75
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Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Dake Mangesh V., Tambe Pranita, et al. The Contribution of Harvey Cushing in Pediatrics. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2025; 13(2): 333-335.Timeline
Received : December 19, 2025
Accepted : December 22, 2025
Published : December 30, 2025
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Harvey Cushing is widely recognized as the father of modern neurosurgery and a pioneer whose work transformed the management of neurological disorders. His innovations significantly reduced surgical mortality and established neurosurgery as a distinct medical specialty. Although his primary work focused on adult patients, Cushing’s contributions had a lasting impact on pediatric medicine, particularly in the diagnosis and management of brain tumors, intracranial pressure, and pituitary disorders in children. One of his most important achievements was the identification of pituitary adenomas causing hypercortisolism, later termed Cushing’s disease, which remains a key concept in pediatric and adult endocrinology. Cushing emphasized meticulous surgical technique, detailed clinical documentation, and close correlation between clinical findings and pathology. He worked during an era with limited anesthesia, no advanced imaging, and high operative risk, yet achieved remarkable outcomes through innovation and perseverance. In addition to his surgical accomplishments, he played a vital role in medical education by training future neurosurgeons and promoting scientific rigor in clinical practice. This article reviews Harvey Cushing’s life, scientific contributions, challenges, and legacy, highlighting lessons relevant to medical students and pediatric care. His work continues to influence modern medicine and surgical practice worldwide.
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Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Dake Mangesh V., Tambe Pranita, et al. The Contribution of Harvey Cushing in Pediatrics. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2025; 13(2): 333-335.
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DOI: 10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.75
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| Received | December 19, 2025 |
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