May 1, 2024Open Access

#1706019 Cushing’s Syndrome from unrecognized glucocorticoid use

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Exogenous glucocorticoid use is the most common etiology for Cushing's Syndrome. While this can be obvious from a review of a patient's prescription history, at times, the source of glucocorticoid may not be evident. We present two cases of Cushing's caused by supplements containing dexamethasone.

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