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Question # 23

A 50-year-old woman presents with weight gain, moon facies, central obesity, and purple striae. Labs show elevated cortisol that is not suppressed by low-dose dexamethasone. ACTH is low. Which is the most likely cause?

Options:

A.

Pituitary adenoma

B.

Adrenal adenoma

C.

Small cell lung carcinoma

D.

Exogenous corticosteroid use

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Name United States Medical Licensing Examination
Code USMLE
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