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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... suppression test (DST) protocol ... Adrenocorticotropic Hormone • MRI ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm ... endocrinology #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
A blood test and/or 24 hour urine collection for the breakdown product of adrenaline & noradrenaline
performed (usually MRI ... to identify the location ... Diagnosis #IM #Endo ... Pheochromocytoma #Pheo ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm