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Table 1 Tests for confirmation and subtypes of Cushing syndrome in our patient

From: Multiple myeloma concealed by adrenal Cushing syndrome: a case report and review of the literature

Basal level

Results

 24-hour UFC cortisol level (mcg/day/g-Cr)

529.36

 Basal serum cortisol (mcg/dL)

30.2

 Basal plasma ACTH level (pg/mL)

3.21, 4.32, 3.43

Diurnal variation

8:00 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

12:00 a.m.

 Serum total cortisol (mcg/dL)

30.2

27.1

26.4

Dexamethasone suppression tests

 

 8:00 a.m. serum cortisol level after 1 mg DST (mcg/dL)

26.0

 8:00 a.m. serum cortisol level after 4 mg DST (mcg/dL)

25.7

 8:00 a.m. serum cortisol level after 8 mg DST (mcg/dL)

25.6

  1. ACTH adrenocorticotropic hormone, DST dexamethasone suppression test, UFC urinary free cortisol