Out-patient screening for Cushing's syndrome: the sensitivity of the combination of circadian rhythm and overnight dexamethasone suppression salivary cortisol tests.

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Summary

The data indicate that nighttime sample and overnight 1-mg DEX suppression salivary cortisol tests are sensitive markers for the diagnosis of CS and in addition, the combination of the two tests improves the ability to differentiate between obese and CS patients and may be useful for out-patient screening.

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Published
1999-03-01
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Circadian rhythm, Dexamethasone, Endocrinology, Internal medicine, Medicine

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