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Cushing Syndrome

Systematic approach to workup of hypercortisolism Establish high cortisol: first check 24-hour urine cortisol or 1 mg overnight dexamethasone suppression test or salivary cortisol (night) Establish if ACTH dependent: Next […]

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Hereditary Hemochromatosis

Dr. Craig Rosenstengle 1.       Hemochromatosis = Total body iron overload A.       Type 1 Hereditary hemochromatosis – HFE gene B.       Secondary iron overload (hemosiderosis) – Dyserythropoeisis, parenteral iron overload, and chronic […]