A Pitfall of Falsely Elevated ACTH: A Case Report and Literature Review
A 35-year-old woman with unintentional weight gain, hyperpigmentation of bilateral palms, and general fatigue was initially suspected of Cushing’s syndrome or adrenal insufficiency based on the isolated elevation of the plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) level (113.0 pg/mL) in the Siemens ACT...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2022-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096221103368 |