Obesity Flashcards

1
Q

what tests can screen for cushings

A

low dose overnight dexamethasone supression test

urinary free cortisol

48 hour low dose dexamethasone supression test

late night salivary cortisol

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2
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what test can differentiate between pituitatry and adrenal cushings

A

plasma ACTH

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3
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what test would be performed if positive screening for cushings and raised ACTH

A

pituitary imaging

if low ACTH then adrenal imaging

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