Inconsistent stimulation of plasma ACTH through corticotropin-releasing factor in a patient with central Cushing's disease due to pituitary adenoma
- 1 May 1985
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Springer Nature in Klinische Wochenschrift
- Vol. 63 (10) , 475-477
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01731496
Abstract
Three uncommon findings were observed in a case of Cushing's disease due to macroadenoma: no suppression of plasma ACTH during an 8-mg dexamethasone test, a negative corticotropin-releasing factor test, and a normal X-ray of the sella turcica. Despite these findings, the diagnosis of pituitary was confirmed Cushing's syndrome by computerized tomography and a transphenoidal operation.Keywords
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