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What Is ‘Moon Face’? Here’s How It’s Connected To Cushing Syndrome
Having a 'moon face' can be a sign of Cushing syndrome, but that's typically not the only symptom. Here's what experts want ...
Nature5 年
Cushing syndrome testing
Concomitant medication can contribute to the diagnostic inaccuracy of the combined dexamethasone–corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) test in Cushing syndrome. The ability to differentiate ...
Nature4 个月
CRH after LDDST does not improve diagnostic accuracy in Cushing's syndrome
A diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome was confirmed in 12 patients, and a pseudo-Cushing's state in 3 patients. The LDDST had a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 88% in diagnosis of Cushing's ...