There is no single gold-standard test to diagnose Cushing's syndrome. Current standard practice relies on the low-dose dexamethasone suppression test (LDDST). It has been proposed, however ...
So, a urinary cortisol test, salivary test, low-dose dexamethasone suppression test, high-dose dexamethasone suppression test, MRI, CT scan, and a Bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling can be ...
Toxic epidermal necrolysis possible with thalidomide. Concomitant indomethacin: may get false-negative on dexamethasone suppression test. May suppress reactions to skin tests.
Abbreviations: LDDST = low dose dexamethasone suppression test; LH = luteinizing hormone; PCOS = polycystic ovarian syndrome; UFC = urinary free cortisol. Clinical features initially attributed to ...