Pitfalls in the Diagnosis and Management of Hypercortisolism (Cushing Syndrome) in Humans; A Review of the Laboratory Medicine Perspective
Biochemical confirmation of a diagnosis of hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) is vital to direct further investigations, especially given the overlap with non-autonomous conditions, such as pseudo-Cushing, and the morbidity associated with missed diagnoses. A limited narrative review was performed...
Main Authors: | Kade C. Flowers, Kate E. Shipman |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-04-01
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Series: | Diagnostics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/8/1415 |
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