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    Glossary ACTH Stimulation Test

    measures adrenal gland response to synthetic ACTH injection

    The ACTH Stimulation Test, also known as the Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Stimulation Test, is a diagnostic procedure used to assess the functioning of the adrenal glands. During the test, synthetic ACTH is administered to stimulate the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, and blood samples are taken to measure cortisol levels before and after the injection. This helps diagnose conditions like Addison's disease or adrenal insufficiency.

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    1. The diagnosis of nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, based on serum basal or post-ACTH stimulation 17-hydroxyprogesterone, can lead to false-positive diagnosis Clinical Endocrinology · 2015 · 25 citations
    2. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) But Not Alpha-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (a-MSH) as a Mediator of Adrenalectomy Induced Hair Growth in Mink Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1998 · 16 citations
    3. Adrenal 21-hydroxylase gene mutations in Slovenian hyperandrogenic women: evaluation of corticotrophin stimulation and HLA polymorphisms in screening for carrier status European journal of endocrinology · 1999 · 19 citations
    4. SAT338 Desmopressin Stimulation Test As A Valuable Tool In Establishing Cushing Syndrome Etiology Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2023
    5. Role of the ACTH/MC2R System in the Hair Cycle in Mice Journal of Biosciences and Medicines · 2016 · 1 citations
    6. Detection of Functionally Active Melanocortin Receptors and Evidence for an Immunoregulatory Activity of α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone in Human Dermal Papilla Cells Endocrinology · 2005 · 60 citations
    7. Results of clinical examinations, laboratory tests, and ultrasonography in dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism treated with trilostane American journal of veterinary research · 2002 · 116 citations
    8. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology · 2011 · 100 citations
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    10. Hyperadrenocorticism associated with adrenocortical tumor or nodular hyperplasia of the adrenal gland in ferrets: 50 cases (1987-1991) Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 1993 · 83 citations
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