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Medicine Cushing Syndrome 5a242165

All of the following are ACTH independent Cushing syndrome except :

A
Pituitary adenoma
B
Adrenal hyperplasia
C
Adrenocoical carcinoma
D
McCune Albright Syndrome
High-Yield Explanation
ACTH dependent Cushing syndrome is caused by : ACTH producing pituitary adenoma Ectopic ACTH Bronchial or pancreatic carcinoid Small cell cancer of lung Medullary carcinoma of thyroids Pheochromocytoma ACTH Independent Cushing syndrome is caused by : Adrenocoical adenoma/ carcinoma Primary pigmented nodular adrenal disease Adrenal hyperplasia McCune Albright Syndrome Petrosal/Peripheral ACTH ratio > 2 indicates the presence of a pituitary adenoma-secreting ACTH. NOTE: Overall the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome is Iatrogenic steroids but if asked regarding ACTH dependent cause then answer should be given as Pituitary adenoma.

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