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A 52-year-old man who consulted a gastroenterologist for a stomach ulcer, dysplastic obesity, stretch marks on the abdomen and thighs were detected. Blood pressure - 170/100 mm Hg Art. During the laboratory examination revealed elevated levels of cortisol, moderately low ACTH levels. What is the probable diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Hypothalamic syndrome with endocrine and metabolic disorders
  2. Itsenko-Cushing's disease
  3. Itsenko-Cushing syndrome
  4. Alimentary obesity
  5. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Correct answer

Itsenko-Cushing syndrome

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