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. 1973 Dec;49(578):923–926. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.49.578.923

Anomalous responses to stimulation and suppression tests in Cushing's syndrome due to a calcified adrenal adenoma

S Epstein, E H McLaren, A R Goldin
PMCID: PMC2495454  PMID: 4377169

Abstract

A case of Cushing's syndrome, due to an adrenal adenoma, which responded to dexamethasone with a rise in plasma urinary steroids is described. Further unusual features were radiologically visible calcification and a response to ACTH stimulation.

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