The standard test for differentiating between pituitary and ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-dependent Cushing's syndrome is corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)-stimulated inferior ...

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X-ray study of the chest showed cardiomegaly, with clear lung fields. An intravenous ACTH test was within normal limits. The serum calcium was 9.1 mg., and the phosphorus 4.1 mg. per 100 ml., ...

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To verify HPA axis recovery, the rapid ACTH stimulation test may also be utilized. A synthetic analog of ACTH, cosyntropin 0.25 mg is administered by the IV or intramuscular route. Cortisol levels ...

Background: Cushing's disease is very rare in the paediatric population. Although uncommon, corticotroph hyperplasia causing Cushing's syndrome has been described in the adult population, but ...

The clinical research programme has been investigating means of inhibiting excess ACTH in man and improving cortisol replacement in adrenally insufficient patients. This has led to the testing of ...