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The dexamethasone suppression test measures whether the pituitary gland can be suppressed by dexamethasone to produce adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and cortisol. There are low-dose and high-dose versions, involving taking dexamethasone overnight or over three days, then measuring cortisol levels. Abnormal results could indicate Cushing syndrome caused by an adrenal tumor, pituitary tumor, or other source; follow-up tests help determine the cause. The test aims to diagnose Cushing syndrome by seeing if

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Melisa Malik

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