Leading cause of ACTH independent Cushing syndrome is?
Correct Answer: Adrenocoical adenoma
Description: ACTH independent Cushing Syndrome : constitutes 10% of total cases of Cushing syndrome. The causes of ACTH independent Cushing syndrome: Adrenocoical adenoma (MC) Adrenocoical carcinoma Macro-nodular adrenal hyperplasia (<1%) The most common cause( MCC) of ACTH dependant Cushing syndrome is Pituitary coicotroph adenoma.
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