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What is the percentage of cases of Cushing's syndrome caused by ectopic ACTH secretion by non-pituitary tumors?
What is the percentage of cases of Cushing's syndrome caused by ectopic ACTH secretion by non-pituitary tumors?
- 10-15% (correct)
- 30-35%
- 5-10%
- 20-25%
What is the result of excess aldosterone secretion in the body?
What is the result of excess aldosterone secretion in the body?
- Hypotension with hyperkalemia
- Hypertension with hypokalemia (correct)
- Hypotension with hypokalemia
- Hypertension with edema
What is the term for the phenomenon where normal individuals excrete excess sodium when given excess aldosterone?
What is the term for the phenomenon where normal individuals excrete excess sodium when given excess aldosterone?
- Conn's Syndrome
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Escape Phenomenon (correct)
- Aldosterone Resistance
What is the cause of 65% of Primary Hyperaldosteronism cases?
What is the cause of 65% of Primary Hyperaldosteronism cases?
What is the result of loss of feedback inhibition in Nelson's Syndrome?
What is the result of loss of feedback inhibition in Nelson's Syndrome?
What is the laboratory finding in patients with Adrenal Adenoma, Carcinoma, and Cortical Hyperplasia?
What is the laboratory finding in patients with Adrenal Adenoma, Carcinoma, and Cortical Hyperplasia?
What is the percentage of cases of Primary Hyperaldosteronism caused by hyperplastic adrenal cortices?
What is the percentage of cases of Primary Hyperaldosteronism caused by hyperplastic adrenal cortices?
What is the consequence of excess aldosterone secretion on potassium levels?
What is the consequence of excess aldosterone secretion on potassium levels?
What is the term for the condition characterized by hypertension with hypokalemia due to excess aldosterone secretion?
What is the term for the condition characterized by hypertension with hypokalemia due to excess aldosterone secretion?
What is the cause of 10-15% of cases of Cushing's syndrome?
What is the cause of 10-15% of cases of Cushing's syndrome?
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