A 42 year old patient comes with obesity, glucose intolerance, hypertension, alkalosis and proximal myopathy. Her ACTH levels did not drop after giving steroids. What is the diagnosis
Correct Answer: ACTH producing tumor
Description: In pituitary adenoma AC TH levels decrease after steroids
In adrenal tumor ACTH levels are not increased.
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