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crooke hyaline change is seen in basal cells of pituitary in what condition?
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crushing syndrome
hypercortisol |
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why are adrenal cortical carcinoma much larger when presenting clinically?
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bc adenoma is more like normal tissue so it more functional and with produce symptoms faster
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dexamethasone suppression low dose test is used for what
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used to screen for hypercortisolsm
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what is dexamethasone surppression high dose test used for?
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differentiated btw they type primary or secondary hypercortisolism
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what is the most common cuase of adrenal insuffiency
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addisons-autoimmune destructions of the adrenal gland
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high aldosterone and low renin suggests what?
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primary hyperaldosteronism
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