Table 1 The results of endocrinological examinations for the diagnosis of SCD in 2014
Basal levels of ACTH and cortisol | |
|---|---|
ACTH (pg/mL) | 128.1 |
plasma cortisol (µg/dL) | 11.2 |
urinary cortisol (µg/day) | 116.6 |
Screening tests | |
plasma cortisol levels with 0.5 mg overnight DST (µg/dL) | 5.5 |
ACTH levels with 0.5 mg overnight DST (pg/mL) | 99.55 |
plasma cortisol levels during night time sleep (µg/dL) | 13.0 |
Differential diagnosis of Cushing’s disease from EAS | |
CRH test | Not performed |
(With consideration for the risk of pituitary apoplexy) | |
plasma cortisol levels with 8 mg overnight DST (µg/dL) | 7.1 |
ACTH levels with 8 mg overnight DST (pg/mL) | 70.19 |