Question # 49

A 45-year-old man presents with weight gain, moon facies, purple striae, and proximal muscle weakness. Labs show elevated cortisol not suppressed by low-dose dexamethasone. ACTH is low. What is the most likely source?

Options:

A.

Pituitary adenoma

B.

Adrenal adenoma

C.

Ectopic ACTH secretion

D.

Chronic exogenous steroids

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