Question

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

Answer

Primary hypothyroidism

Answer

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Answer

Phaeochromocytoma

Answer

Metabolic syndrome alone

Practice question

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?