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Pituitary Cushings (Cushings disease) |
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| 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:
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Endocrine glands |
Striae in the popliteal fossa |
Striae on the leg |
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