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<br/>2. ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma <b>(Cushing disease)</b> | <br/>2. ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma <b>(Cushing disease)</b> | ||
<br/>3. Ectopic ACTH-secreting tumor: bronchogenic, pancreatic, or thymic CA (age > 60yr: SCLS more common) | <br/>3. Ectopic ACTH-secreting tumor: bronchogenic, pancreatic, or thymic CA (age > 60yr: SCLS more common) | ||
<br/>4. Bilateral adrenal hyperplasia | <br/>4. Bilateral adrenal hyperplasia | ||
<br/>5. Adrenal tumors | <br/>5. Adrenal tumors | ||
Latest revision as of 02:29, 21 March 2023
SUMMARY
1. Iatrogenic cortisol administration
2. ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma (Cushing disease)
3. Ectopic ACTH-secreting tumor: bronchogenic, pancreatic, or thymic CA (age > 60yr: SCLS more common)
4. Bilateral adrenal hyperplasia
5. Adrenal tumors
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