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Pituitary Cushing's (Cushing's Disease)
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Diagnosis & Tests
Tests are done to confirm hypercortisolism, then to determine the cause. In general, the fasting glucose may be elevated (glucose intolerance), and serum potassium may be low.
These tests confirm hypercortisolism:
These tests determine cause:
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- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Acne
• Cushing's Syndrome
• Diabetes
• Nephrolithiasis
• Pituitary Tumor
• Psychosis
• Tumor
Tests & Exams
• ACTH
• Cortisol - Urine
• Cortisol Level
• Creatinine - Urine
• Dexamethasone Suppression Test
• Glucose Test
• Hyperplasia
• MRI of the Head
• Potassium Test
Other Topics
• Back Pain - Low
• Broken Bone
• Carbohydrates
• Central Nervous System
• Confusion
• Erection Problems
• Excessive or Unwanted Hair in Women
• Facial Swelling
• Fat
• Headache
• High Blood Pressure
• Hump Behind the Shoulders
• Menstruation - Absent
• Obesity
• Protein in Diet
• Thirst - Excessive
• Urination - Excessive Volume
• Weakness
• Weight Gain - Unintentional
Review Date : 7/24/2002
Reviewed By : Todd T. Brown, M.D., Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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