A 50-year-old woman presents with weight gain, central obesity, hirsutism and new-onset hypertension. Overnight dexamethasone suppression test shows f...

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A 50-year-old woman presents with weight gain, central obesity, hirsutism and new-onset hypertension. Overnight dexamethasone suppression test shows failure of cortisol suppression. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Cushing syndrome

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Primary hypothyroidism

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Polycystic ovary syndrome

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Phaeochromocytoma

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Metabolic syndrome alone

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Cushing syndrome

A 50-year-old woman presents with weight gain, central obesity, hirsutism and new-onset hypertension. Overnight dexamethasone suppression test shows failure of cortisol suppression. What is the most likely diagnosis?