A 63-year-old man recently treated for renal tuberculosis presents with weight loss, diarrhea, hypoglycemia, hypotension, and is noted to have hyperpigmented buccal mucosa, palmar and hand creases. Which investigation is most suitable for this clinical presentation?
A 63-year-old man recently treated for renal tuberculosis presents with weight loss, diarrhea, hypoglycemia, hypotension, and is noted to have hyperpigmented buccal mucosa, palmar and hand creases. Which investigation is most suitable for this clinical presentation?
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A 63-year-old man recently treated for renal tuberculosis presents with weight loss, diarrhea, hypoglycemia, hypotension, and is noted to have hyperpigmented buccal mucosa, palmar and hand creases. Which investigation is most suitable for this clinical presentation?
β Correct Answer: C. Plasma ACTH and cortisol
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