A common cause of Cushing syndrome is –
Correct Answer: Pituitary adenoma
Description: 75% cases of Cushing's syndrome is caused by ACTH-producing pituitary adenomas (Cushing's disease); Ectopic ACTH syndrome - 15%; adrenocoical adenomas-5 to 10% and adrenocoical carcinoma-1% and other rare causes-<1%. Reference : page 2314 Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 19th edition
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