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GlossaryDexamethasone Suppression Test

measures cortisol response to synthetic glucocorticoid dexamethasone

The Dexamethasone Suppression Test (DST) is a diagnostic procedure used to assess adrenal gland function by measuring how cortisol levels in the blood respond to an injection of dexamethasone, a synthetic glucocorticoid. It is commonly used to diagnose conditions like Cushing's syndrome, where the body produces too much cortisol.

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research Recent Advances in the Molecular Mechanisms Causing Primary Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance

15 citations, April 2016 in “Hormones”

Mutations in the NR3C1 gene cause a rare condition that affects hormone signaling and can lead to various symptoms, with dexamethasone as a treatment option.

research Rare Challenges in Diagnosing Cushing's Syndrome and Primary Aldosteronism: A Case Report of a Female With a Negative Workup

July 2023 in “Curēus”

The case shows the difficulty in diagnosing certain conditions when standard tests are negative.

research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks”

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

research Atypical Cushing's Syndrome in Dogs: Arguments For and Against

22 citations, February 2010 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice”

The cause of atypical Cushing's syndrome in dogs, possibly linked to sex hormones, is not yet proven.

research Clinical Case Seminar: Postmenopausal Androgen Excess - Challenges in Diagnostic Work-Up and Management of Ovarian Thecosis

20 citations, October 2017 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.

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