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43 yo f, afternoon cortisol high, cortisol suppression test high, ct of adrenal glands normal. other causes of elevated cortisol?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Pituitary : Cortisol is under control of the pituitary. You need to know if the source is coming from the pituitary. We call this Cushing disease. See a specialist to work this up. Cushing's is one of the most difficult diagnosis to make, even for a specialist.

Answered 1/16/2015

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