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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
ectopic source of cortisol?
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Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
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ectopic source of cortisol?
by sue3708, Apr 08, 2008 01:48PM
I have written a few times about the endocrine testing I have undergone. I'm trying to understand why my doctor is not testing further. If a serum cortisol and 24 hour urine are both elevated but an overnight dexamethasone suppression test is fine would this indicate an eptopic source of the cortisol production? Brain/Abd MRI essentially normal CT scan of abdomen and pelvis normal. Urine 5-HIAA ok. Shouldn't the cortisol elevations be followed up on.
If not, what is the long term effect of cortisol elevation on the body?
If not, what is the long term effect of cortisol elevation on the body?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Apr 08, 2008 09:17PM
, Apr 08, 2008 09:17PM
No - ectopic producers are usually not suppressed with decadron.
