Table 4.
Results of second bilateral cavernous sinus sampling with CRH stimulation
| LCS | RCS | Peripheral | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACTH level before stimulation (pg/mL) | 67.9 | 69.8 | 77.4 |
| C/P ratio | 0.9 | 0.9 | |
| ACTH level 5 min after stimulation (pg/mL) | 67.3 | 80.3 | 91.5 |
| C/P ratio | 0.7 | 0.9 | |
| ACTH level 10 min after stimulation (pg/mL) | 88.9 | 82.9 | 75 |
| C/P ratio | 1.2 | 1.1 | |
| ACTH level 15 min after stimulation (pg/mL) | 93.7 | 85.8 | 78.7 |
| C/P ratio | 1.2 | 1.1 |
CRH corticotropin-releasing hormone, ACTH adrenocorticotropic hormone, C/P ratio central-to-peripheral ratio, LCS left cavernous sinus, RCS right cavernous sinus