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FA says that if ACTH is suppressed following a low-dose dexamethasone suppression test to suspect ACTH-independent cushing syndrome (adrenal tumor).
I understand the usage of the test for distinguishing other forms of Cushing's syndrome, but in a patient with an high cortisol and low ACTH, what purpose does a dexamethasone suppression test serve?
I understand the usage of the test for distinguishing other forms of Cushing's syndrome, but in a patient with an high cortisol and low ACTH, what purpose does a dexamethasone suppression test serve?