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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Testing Algorithm ... Cortisol, Saliva • Low ... Hormone • MRI of adrenal ... endocrinology #Adrenal ... #Hyperfunction
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... Step 1) Screening ... specificity for AI (but low ... require Cosyntropin testing ... - Low ACTH is
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal ... incidentaloma/periodic screening ... hypotension (may reflect low ... resistance, impaired fasting ... alpha-adrenoceptor stimulation, causing