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What is the primary cause of Cushing's syndrome?
What is the primary cause of Cushing's syndrome?
- Iatrogenic causes due to chronic therapy with glucocorticoids
- Excessive cortisol production from adrenal neoplasms (correct)
- Excessive production of ACTH from the anterior pituitary gland
- Ectopic ACTH secretion by neoplasm of the lungs
What is a result of protein catabolism due to increased glucocorticoids?
What is a result of protein catabolism due to increased glucocorticoids?
- Increased bone density
- Weight loss
- Muscle wasting (correct)
- Increased muscle mass
What is a result of increased mineralocorticoids?
What is a result of increased mineralocorticoids?
- Hypertension (correct)
- Dehydration
- Hypotension
- Electrolyte imbalance
What is a diagnostic finding in Cushing's syndrome?
What is a diagnostic finding in Cushing's syndrome?
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What is a medical management for pituitary adenoma?
What is a medical management for pituitary adenoma?
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What is a result of increased androgens in females?
What is a result of increased androgens in females?
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