| Symptoms
& History
Physical
Findings
Stop
& Think
Lab
and X-Ray
Differential
Diagnosis
The
Disease
Treatment
Conclusions
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It
seems that a lot of the strings in Mr. Harvey's endocrinologic cat's cradle
are being jerked around.
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Cushing's syndrome certainly
appears validated.
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physical findings
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elevated ACTH
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loss of diurnal cortisol cycle
with elevated values
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Cushing's syndrome would explain
his recently developed diabetes.
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But, is the ACTH coming from
the pituitary?
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What's with the elevated aldosterone
level?
Inquiring
minds need to know.
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