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I have a 12mm nodgal on adreanal gland blood work in mornin why do i have to take 1 dexamethason tonight @ 11pm and a 24hr urine collection . ?look 4?

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Dr. David Brouwer answered

Adrenal lesion: That test is usually done to assess for the amount of cortisol hormone being produced by the adrenal gland. It is called a Dexamethasone suppression test.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

I have a 12mm nodgal on adreanal gland blood work in mornin why do i have to take 1 dexamethason tonight @ 11pm and a 24hr urine collection . ?look 4?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Brouwer answered

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