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
2
Q
what test can differentiate between pituitatry and adrenal cushings
A
plasma ACTH
3
Q
what test would be performed if positive screening for cushings and raised ACTH
A
pituitary imaging
if low ACTH then adrenal imaging
